82/278 subtracted by 152/4 in Fraction Form

The result of 82/278 subtracted by 152/4 is: -38 41/139

Step-by-Step Solution

Step 1: Understand the Problem

We need to subtract the fraction \(\frac1524\) from \(\frac82278\).

Step 2: Find the Least Common Multiple (LCM)

To subtract fractions, we need a common denominator. The LCM of 278 and 4 is 556.

Step 3: Convert Fractions to Equivalent Fractions

Convert \(\frac82278\) to \(\frac{164}556\)
Convert \(\frac1524\) to \(\frac{21128}556\)

Step 4: Subtract the Numerators

Subtract the numerators: 164 - 21128 = -20964

Step 5: Simplify the Fraction

We can simplify \(\frac-20964556\) to its lowest form.
The greatest common divisor (GCD) of -20964 and 556 is 4.
Dividing both numerator and denominator by the GCD, we get \(\frac-5241139\).

Step 6: Convert to Mixed Number

The fraction \(\frac-5241139\) can be written as the mixed number \(-38\frac41139\).

Final Answer

The result of 82/278 subtracted by 152/4 is:

\[ \frac{82}{278} - \frac{152}{4} = -38\frac41139 \]

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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