81/194 subtracted by 72/3 in Fraction Form

The result of 81/194 subtracted by 72/3 is: -24 81/194

Step-by-Step Solution

Step 1: Understand the Problem

We need to subtract the fraction \(\frac723\) from \(\frac81194\).

Step 2: Find the Least Common Multiple (LCM)

To subtract fractions, we need a common denominator. The LCM of 194 and 3 is 582.

Step 3: Convert Fractions to Equivalent Fractions

Convert \(\frac81194\) to \(\frac{243}582\)
Convert \(\frac723\) to \(\frac{13968}582\)

Step 4: Subtract the Numerators

Subtract the numerators: 243 - 13968 = -13725

Step 5: Simplify the Fraction

We can simplify \(\frac-13725582\) to its lowest form.
The greatest common divisor (GCD) of -13725 and 582 is 3.
Dividing both numerator and denominator by the GCD, we get \(\frac-4575194\).

Step 6: Convert to Mixed Number

The fraction \(\frac-4575194\) can be written as the mixed number \(-24\frac81194\).

Final Answer

The result of 81/194 subtracted by 72/3 is:

\[ \frac{81}{194} - \frac{72}{3} = -24\frac81194 \]

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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