8/248 subtracted by 157/3 in Fraction Form

The result of 8/248 subtracted by 157/3 is: -53 65/93

Step-by-Step Solution

Step 1: Understand the Problem

We need to subtract the fraction \(\frac1573\) from \(\frac8248\).

Step 2: Find the Least Common Multiple (LCM)

To subtract fractions, we need a common denominator. The LCM of 248 and 3 is 744.

Step 3: Convert Fractions to Equivalent Fractions

Convert \(\frac8248\) to \(\frac{24}744\)
Convert \(\frac1573\) to \(\frac{38936}744\)

Step 4: Subtract the Numerators

Subtract the numerators: 24 - 38936 = -38912

Step 5: Simplify the Fraction

We can simplify \(\frac-38912744\) to its lowest form.
The greatest common divisor (GCD) of -38912 and 744 is 8.
Dividing both numerator and denominator by the GCD, we get \(\frac-486493\).

Step 6: Convert to Mixed Number

The fraction \(\frac-486493\) can be written as the mixed number \(-53\frac6593\).

Final Answer

The result of 8/248 subtracted by 157/3 is:

\[ \frac{8}{248} - \frac{157}{3} = -53\frac6593 \]

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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