I'm attempting to write an algorithm that deals with colors for a video game, and I've come across a very simple problem that I can solve no problem, but have no idea how to write a foolproof function that works for any input.
What I need to do is find the opposite numerator given a fraction.
For example, I have $\frac {184}{255}$ The opposite would be $\frac {71}{255}$.
If I have $\frac {13}{100}$ the opposite would be $\frac {87}{100}$ $\frac {0}{100}$ is $\frac 11$ and $\frac {100}{100}$ is $\frac {0}{100}$.
How can I do this?
For finding opposite (as you defined) just subtract it from $1$.
As your examples say: $1- 184/255 = (255-184)/255 =71/255$.