78/306 subtracted by 109/4 in Fraction Form

The result of 78/306 subtracted by 109/4 is: -27 1/204

Step-by-Step Solution

Step 1: Understand the Problem

We need to subtract the fraction \(\frac1094\) from \(\frac78306\).

Step 2: Find the Least Common Multiple (LCM)

To subtract fractions, we need a common denominator. The LCM of 306 and 4 is 612.

Step 3: Convert Fractions to Equivalent Fractions

Convert \(\frac78306\) to \(\frac{156}612\)
Convert \(\frac1094\) to \(\frac{16677}612\)

Step 4: Subtract the Numerators

Subtract the numerators: 156 - 16677 = -16521

Step 5: Simplify the Fraction

We can simplify \(\frac-16521612\) to its lowest form.
The greatest common divisor (GCD) of -16521 and 612 is 3.
Dividing both numerator and denominator by the GCD, we get \(\frac-5507204\).

Step 6: Convert to Mixed Number

The fraction \(\frac-5507204\) can be written as the mixed number \(-27\frac1204\).

Final Answer

The result of 78/306 subtracted by 109/4 is:

\[ \frac{78}{306} - \frac{109}{4} = -27\frac1204 \]

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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