Basic Math Examples

Simplify (2.6÷1.2-4 1/2)÷(0.75-1/3)
Step 1
Convert to an improper fraction.
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Step 1.1
A mixed number is an addition of its whole and fractional parts.
Step 1.2
Add and .
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Step 1.2.1
To write as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by .
Step 1.2.2
Combine and .
Step 1.2.3
Combine the numerators over the common denominator.
Step 1.2.4
Simplify the numerator.
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Step 1.2.4.1
Multiply by .
Step 1.2.4.2
Add and .
Step 2
Rewrite the division as a fraction.
Step 3
Multiply the numerator and denominator of the fraction by .
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Step 3.1
Multiply by .
Step 3.2
Combine.
Step 4
Apply the distributive property.
Step 5
Simplify by cancelling.
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Step 5.1
Cancel the common factor of .
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Step 5.1.1
Move the leading negative in into the numerator.
Step 5.1.2
Factor out of .
Step 5.1.3
Cancel the common factor.
Step 5.1.4
Rewrite the expression.
Step 5.2
Multiply by .
Step 5.3
Cancel the common factor of .
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Step 5.3.1
Move the leading negative in into the numerator.
Step 5.3.2
Factor out of .
Step 5.3.3
Cancel the common factor.
Step 5.3.4
Rewrite the expression.
Step 5.4
Multiply by .
Step 6
Simplify the numerator.
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Step 6.1
Divide by .
Step 6.2
Multiply by .
Step 6.3
Subtract from .
Step 7
Simplify the denominator.
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Step 7.1
Multiply by .
Step 7.2
Subtract from .
Step 8
Divide by .