69/375 subtracted by 26/4 in Fraction Form

The result of 69/375 subtracted by 26/4 is: -7 171/250

Step-by-Step Solution

Step 1: Understand the Problem

We need to subtract the fraction \(\frac264\) from \(\frac69375\).

Step 2: Find the Least Common Multiple (LCM)

To subtract fractions, we need a common denominator. The LCM of 375 and 4 is 1500.

Step 3: Convert Fractions to Equivalent Fractions

Convert \(\frac69375\) to \(\frac{276}1500\)
Convert \(\frac264\) to \(\frac{9750}1500\)

Step 4: Subtract the Numerators

Subtract the numerators: 276 - 9750 = -9474

Step 5: Simplify the Fraction

We can simplify \(\frac-94741500\) to its lowest form.
The greatest common divisor (GCD) of -9474 and 1500 is 6.
Dividing both numerator and denominator by the GCD, we get \(\frac-1579250\).

Step 6: Convert to Mixed Number

The fraction \(\frac-1579250\) can be written as the mixed number \(-7\frac171250\).

Final Answer

The result of 69/375 subtracted by 26/4 is:

\[ \frac{69}{375} - \frac{26}{4} = -7\frac171250 \]

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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