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To solve the expression , we need to perform operations in the correct order as per the rules of the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS - Parentheses/Brackets, Exponents/Orders, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right)).
Step 1: Simplify the complex fraction
A complex fraction can be simplified by multiplying the numerator by the reciprocal of the denominator. In this case, the numerator is and the denominator is 2 (which means ).
Simplify by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (2):
Step 2: Simplify the complex fraction
Again, multiply the numerator by the reciprocal of the denominator:
The reciprocal of is .
Step 3: Add the simplified fractions
Since the fractions have like denominators, we can add the numerators directly:
Simplify by dividing the numerator by the denominator:
Thus, the solution to the expression is .
\( 100+5-100+5 \)
A complex fraction has fractions in the numerator, denominator, or both! Like . Regular fractions just have whole numbers on top and bottom.
Dividing by a fraction IS multiplying by its reciprocal! It's the same operation, just written differently.
Simply flip the fraction! The reciprocal of is . For whole numbers like 2, write it as first, then flip to get .
Yes! But in this problem, both simplified fractions already have the same denominator (7), so you can add the numerators directly:
Calculators can help, but be careful with the order! Use parentheses correctly: (10/7)/2 + 2/(7/8). It's better to understand the steps first, then verify with technology.
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