67/77 subtracted by 70/4 in Fraction Form

The result of 67/77 subtracted by 70/4 is: -17 57/154

Step-by-Step Solution

Step 1: Understand the Problem

We need to subtract the fraction \(\frac704\) from \(\frac6777\).

Step 2: Find the Least Common Multiple (LCM)

To subtract fractions, we need a common denominator. The LCM of 77 and 4 is 308.

Step 3: Convert Fractions to Equivalent Fractions

Convert \(\frac6777\) to \(\frac{268}308\)
Convert \(\frac704\) to \(\frac{5390}308\)

Step 4: Subtract the Numerators

Subtract the numerators: 268 - 5390 = -5122

Step 5: Simplify the Fraction

We can simplify \(\frac-5122308\) to its lowest form.
The greatest common divisor (GCD) of -5122 and 308 is 2.
Dividing both numerator and denominator by the GCD, we get \(\frac-2561154\).

Step 6: Convert to Mixed Number

The fraction \(\frac-2561154\) can be written as the mixed number \(-17\frac57154\).

Final Answer

The result of 67/77 subtracted by 70/4 is:

\[ \frac{67}{77} - \frac{70}{4} = -17\frac57154 \]

Understanding Fraction Subtraction

How to Subtract Fractions

To subtract fractions, you need to ensure they have a common denominator. Then subtract the numerators:

\( \frac{a}{b} - \frac{c}{d} = \frac{ad - bc}{bd} \) (when denominators are different)

Or simply \( \frac{a}{b} - \frac{c}{b} = \frac{a - c}{b} \) (when denominators are the same)

Why Simplify Fractions?

Simplifying fractions makes them easier to work with and understand. A fraction is in its simplest form when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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