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$\frac{\frac{2}{3} + 5 \frac{1}{2} + (3 \cdot \frac{1}{6} - 9 \cdot \frac{1}{4})}{\frac{2}{3} \cdot (\frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{3})} + \frac{1}{2}$

Step 1

Remove parentheses.

$\frac{\frac{2}{3} + 5 \frac{1}{2} + 3 \cdot \frac{1}{6} - 9 \cdot \frac{1}{4}}{\frac{2}{3} \cdot (\frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{3})} + \frac{1}{2}$

Step 2

Convert $5 \frac{1}{2}$ to an improper fraction.

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Step 2.1

A mixed number is an addition of its whole and fractional parts.

$\frac{\frac{2}{3} + 5 + \frac{1}{2} + 3 \cdot \frac{1}{6} - 9 \cdot \frac{1}{4}}{\frac{2}{3} \cdot (\frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{3})} + \frac{1}{2}$

Step 2.2

Add $5$ and $\frac{1}{2}$ .

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Step 2.2.1

To write $5$ as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by $\frac{2}{2}$ .

$\frac{\frac{2}{3} + 5 \cdot \frac{2}{2} + \frac{1}{2} + 3 \cdot \frac{1}{6} - 9 \cdot \frac{1}{4}}{\frac{2}{3} \cdot (\frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{3})} + \frac{1}{2}$

Step 2.2.2

Combine $5$ and $\frac{2}{2}$ .

$\frac{\frac{2}{3} + \frac{5 \cdot 2}{2} + \frac{1}{2} + 3 \cdot \frac{1}{6} - 9 \cdot \frac{1}{4}}{\frac{2}{3} \cdot (\frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{3})} + \frac{1}{2}$

Step 2.2.3

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{\frac{2}{3} + \frac{5 \cdot 2 + 1}{2} + 3 \cdot \frac{1}{6} - 9 \cdot \frac{1}{4}}{\frac{2}{3} \cdot (\frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{3})} + \frac{1}{2}$

Step 2.2.4

Simplify the numerator.

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Step 2.2.4.1

Multiply $5$ by $2$ .

$\frac{\frac{2}{3} + \frac{10 + 1}{2} + 3 \cdot \frac{1}{6} - 9 \cdot \frac{1}{4}}{\frac{2}{3} \cdot (\frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{3})} + \frac{1}{2}$

Step 2.2.4.2

Add $10$ and $1$ .

$\frac{\frac{2}{3} + \frac{11}{2} + 3 \cdot \frac{1}{6} - 9 \cdot \frac{1}{4}}{\frac{2}{3} \cdot (\frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{3})} + \frac{1}{2}$

Step 3

To write $\frac{2}{3}$ as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by $\frac{2}{2}$ .

$\frac{\frac{2}{3} \cdot \frac{2}{2} + \frac{11}{2} + 3 \cdot \frac{1}{6} - 9 \cdot \frac{1}{4}}{\frac{2}{3} \cdot (\frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{3})} + \frac{1}{2}$

Step 4

To write $\frac{11}{2}$ as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by $\frac{3}{3}$ .

$\frac{\frac{2}{3} \cdot \frac{2}{2} + \frac{11}{2} \cdot \frac{3}{3} + 3 \cdot \frac{1}{6} - 9 \cdot \frac{1}{4}}{\frac{2}{3} \cdot (\frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{3})} + \frac{1}{2}$

Step 5

Write each expression with a common denominator of $6$ , by multiplying each by an appropriate factor of $1$ .

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Step 5.1

Multiply $\frac{2}{3}$ by $\frac{2}{2}$ .

$\frac{\frac{2 \cdot 2}{3 \cdot 2} + \frac{11}{2} \cdot \frac{3}{3} + 3 \cdot \frac{1}{6} - 9 \cdot \frac{1}{4}}{\frac{2}{3} \cdot (\frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{3})} + \frac{1}{2}$

Step 5.2

Multiply $3$ by $2$ .

$\frac{\frac{2 \cdot 2}{6} + \frac{11}{2} \cdot \frac{3}{3} + 3 \cdot \frac{1}{6} - 9 \cdot \frac{1}{4}}{\frac{2}{3} \cdot (\frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{3})} + \frac{1}{2}$

Step 5.3

Multiply $\frac{11}{2}$ by $\frac{3}{3}$ .

$\frac{\frac{2 \cdot 2}{6} + \frac{11 \cdot 3}{2 \cdot 3} + 3 \cdot \frac{1}{6} - 9 \cdot \frac{1}{4}}{\frac{2}{3} \cdot (\frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{3})} + \frac{1}{2}$

Step 5.4

Multiply $2$ by $3$ .

$\frac{\frac{2 \cdot 2}{6} + \frac{11 \cdot 3}{6} + 3 \cdot \frac{1}{6} - 9 \cdot \frac{1}{4}}{\frac{2}{3} \cdot (\frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{3})} + \frac{1}{2}$

Step 6

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{\frac{2 \cdot 2 + 11 \cdot 3}{6} + 3 \cdot \frac{1}{6} - 9 \cdot \frac{1}{4}}{\frac{2}{3} \cdot (\frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{3})} + \frac{1}{2}$

Step 7

Simplify the numerator.

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Step 7.1

Multiply $2$ by $2$ .

$\frac{\frac{4 + 11 \cdot 3}{6} + 3 \cdot \frac{1}{6} - 9 \cdot \frac{1}{4}}{\frac{2}{3} \cdot (\frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{3})} + \frac{1}{2}$

Step 7.2

Multiply $11$ by $3$ .

$\frac{\frac{4 + 33}{6} + 3 \cdot \frac{1}{6} - 9 \cdot \frac{1}{4}}{\frac{2}{3} \cdot (\frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{3})} + \frac{1}{2}$

Step 7.3

Add $4$ and $33$ .

$\frac{\frac{37}{6} + 3 \cdot \frac{1}{6} - 9 \cdot \frac{1}{4}}{\frac{2}{3} \cdot (\frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{3})} + \frac{1}{2}$

Step 8

To write $3 \cdot \frac{1}{6}$ as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by $\frac{6}{6}$ .

$\frac{\frac{37}{6} + 3 \cdot \frac{1}{6} \cdot \frac{6}{6} - 9 \cdot \frac{1}{4}}{\frac{2}{3} \cdot (\frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{3})} + \frac{1}{2}$

Step 9

Combine $3 \cdot \frac{1}{6}$ and $\frac{6}{6}$ .

$\frac{\frac{37}{6} + \frac{3 \cdot \frac{1}{6} \cdot 6}{6} - 9 \cdot \frac{1}{4}}{\frac{2}{3} \cdot (\frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{3})} + \frac{1}{2}$

Step 10

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{\frac{37 + 3 \cdot \frac{1}{6} \cdot 6}{6} - 9 \cdot \frac{1}{4}}{\frac{2}{3} \cdot (\frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{3})} + \frac{1}{2}$

Step 11

Simplify the numerator.

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Step 11.1

Divide $1$ by $6$ .

$\frac{\frac{37 + 3 \cdot 0.1\overline{6} \cdot 6}{6} - 9 \cdot \frac{1}{4}}{\frac{2}{3} \cdot (\frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{3})} + \frac{1}{2}$

Step 11.2

Multiply $3$ by $0.1\overline{6}$ .

$\frac{\frac{37 + 0.5 \cdot 6}{6} - 9 \cdot \frac{1}{4}}{\frac{2}{3} \cdot (\frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{3})} + \frac{1}{2}$

Step 11.3

Multiply $0.5$ by $6$ .

$\frac{\frac{37 + 3}{6} - 9 \cdot \frac{1}{4}}{\frac{2}{3} \cdot (\frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{3})} + \frac{1}{2}$

Step 11.4

Add $37$ and $3$ .

$\frac{\frac{40}{6} - 9 \cdot \frac{1}{4}}{\frac{2}{3} \cdot (\frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{3})} + \frac{1}{2}$

Step 12

To write $- 9 \cdot \frac{1}{4}$ as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by $\frac{6}{6}$ .

$\frac{\frac{40}{6} - 9 \cdot \frac{1}{4} \cdot \frac{6}{6}}{\frac{2}{3} \cdot (\frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{3})} + \frac{1}{2}$

Step 13

Combine fractions.

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Step 13.1

Combine $- 9 \cdot \frac{1}{4}$ and $\frac{6}{6}$ .

$\frac{\frac{40}{6} + \frac{- 9 \cdot \frac{1}{4} \cdot 6}{6}}{\frac{2}{3} \cdot (\frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{3})} + \frac{1}{2}$

Step 13.2

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{\frac{40 - 9 \cdot \frac{1}{4} \cdot 6}{6}}{\frac{2}{3} \cdot (\frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{3})} + \frac{1}{2}$

Step 14

Simplify each term.

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Step 14.1

Cancel the common factor of $40 - 9 \cdot \frac{1}{4} \cdot 6$ and $6$ .

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Step 14.1.1

Reorder terms.

$\frac{\frac{- 9 \cdot 6 \frac{1}{4} + 40}{6}}{\frac{2}{3} \cdot (\frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{3})} + \frac{1}{2}$

Step 14.1.2

Factor $6$ out of $- 9 \cdot 6 \frac{1}{4}$ .

$\frac{\frac{6 (- 9 (\frac{1}{4})) + 40}{6}}{\frac{2}{3} \cdot (\frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{3})} + \frac{1}{2}$

Step 14.1.3

Factor $6$ out of $40$ .

$\frac{\frac{6 (- 9 (\frac{1}{4})) + 6 (6.\overline{6})}{6}}{\frac{2}{3} \cdot (\frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{3})} + \frac{1}{2}$

Step 14.1.4

Factor $6$ out of $6 (- 9 (\frac{1}{4})) + 6 (6.\overline{6})$ .

$\frac{\frac{6 (- 9 (\frac{1}{4}) + 6.\overline{6})}{6}}{\frac{2}{3} \cdot (\frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{3})} + \frac{1}{2}$

Step 14.1.5

Cancel the common factors.

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Step 14.1.5.1

Factor $6$ out of $6$ .

$\frac{\frac{6 (- 9 (\frac{1}{4}) + 6.\overline{6})}{6 (1)}}{\frac{2}{3} \cdot (\frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{3})} + \frac{1}{2}$

Step 14.1.5.2

Cancel the common factor.

$\frac{\frac{6 (- 9 (\frac{1}{4}) + 6.\overline{6})}{6 \cdot 1}}{\frac{2}{3} \cdot (\frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{3})} + \frac{1}{2}$

Step 14.1.5.3

Rewrite the expression.

$\frac{\frac{- 9 (\frac{1}{4}) + 6.\overline{6}}{1}}{\frac{2}{3} \cdot (\frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{3})} + \frac{1}{2}$

Step 14.1.5.4

Divide $- 9 (\frac{1}{4}) + 6.\overline{6}$ by $1$ .

$\frac{- 9 (\frac{1}{4}) + 6.\overline{6}}{\frac{2}{3} \cdot (\frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{3})} + \frac{1}{2}$

Step 14.2

Simplify the numerator.

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Step 14.2.1

Combine $- 9$ and $\frac{1}{4}$ .

$\frac{\frac{- 9}{4} + 6.\overline{6}}{\frac{2}{3} \cdot (\frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{3})} + \frac{1}{2}$

Step 14.2.2

Move the negative in front of the fraction.

$\frac{- \frac{9}{4} + 6.\overline{6}}{\frac{2}{3} \cdot (\frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{3})} + \frac{1}{2}$

Step 14.2.3

To write $6.\overline{6}$ as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by $\frac{4}{4}$ .

$\frac{- \frac{9}{4} + 6.\overline{6} \cdot \frac{4}{4}}{\frac{2}{3} \cdot (\frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{3})} + \frac{1}{2}$

Step 14.2.4

Combine $6.\overline{6}$ and $\frac{4}{4}$ .

$\frac{- \frac{9}{4} + \frac{6.\overline{6} \cdot 4}{4}}{\frac{2}{3} \cdot (\frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{3})} + \frac{1}{2}$

Step 14.2.5

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{\frac{- 9 + 6.\overline{6} \cdot 4}{4}}{\frac{2}{3} \cdot (\frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{3})} + \frac{1}{2}$

Step 14.2.6

Rewrite $\frac{- 9 + 6.\overline{6} \cdot 4}{4}$ in a factored form.

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Step 14.2.6.1

Multiply $6.\overline{6}$ by $4$ .

$\frac{\frac{- 9 + 26.\overline{6}}{4}}{\frac{2}{3} \cdot (\frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{3})} + \frac{1}{2}$

Step 14.2.6.2

Add $- 9$ and $26.\overline{6}$ .

$\frac{\frac{17.\overline{6}}{4}}{\frac{2}{3} \cdot (\frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{3})} + \frac{1}{2}$

Step 14.2.6.3

Divide $17.\overline{6}$ by $4$ .

$\frac{4.41\overline{6}}{\frac{2}{3} \cdot (\frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{3})} + \frac{1}{2}$

Step 14.3

Simplify the denominator.

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Step 14.3.1

To write $\frac{1}{4}$ as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by $\frac{3}{3}$ .

$\frac{4.41\overline{6}}{\frac{2}{3} (\frac{1}{4} \cdot \frac{3}{3} - \frac{1}{3})} + \frac{1}{2}$

Step 14.3.2

To write $- \frac{1}{3}$ as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by $\frac{4}{4}$ .

$\frac{4.41\overline{6}}{\frac{2}{3} (\frac{1}{4} \cdot \frac{3}{3} - \frac{1}{3} \cdot \frac{4}{4})} + \frac{1}{2}$

Step 14.3.3

Write each expression with a common denominator of $12$ , by multiplying each by an appropriate factor of $1$ .

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Step 14.3.3.1

Multiply $\frac{1}{4}$ by $\frac{3}{3}$ .

$\frac{4.41\overline{6}}{\frac{2}{3} (\frac{3}{4 \cdot 3} - \frac{1}{3} \cdot \frac{4}{4})} + \frac{1}{2}$

Step 14.3.3.2

Multiply $4$ by $3$ .

$\frac{4.41\overline{6}}{\frac{2}{3} (\frac{3}{12} - \frac{1}{3} \cdot \frac{4}{4})} + \frac{1}{2}$

Step 14.3.3.3

Multiply $\frac{1}{3}$ by $\frac{4}{4}$ .

$\frac{4.41\overline{6}}{\frac{2}{3} (\frac{3}{12} - \frac{4}{3 \cdot 4})} + \frac{1}{2}$

Step 14.3.3.4

Multiply $3$ by $4$ .

$\frac{4.41\overline{6}}{\frac{2}{3} (\frac{3}{12} - \frac{4}{12})} + \frac{1}{2}$

Step 14.3.4

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{4.41\overline{6}}{\frac{2}{3} \cdot \frac{3 - 4}{12}} + \frac{1}{2}$

Step 14.3.5

Subtract $4$ from $3$ .

$\frac{4.41\overline{6}}{\frac{2}{3} \cdot \frac{- 1}{12}} + \frac{1}{2}$

Step 14.3.6

Move the negative in front of the fraction.

$\frac{4.41\overline{6}}{\frac{2}{3} \cdot - 1 \frac{1}{12}} + \frac{1}{2}$

Step 14.3.7

Combine exponents.

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Step 14.3.7.1

Factor out negative.

$\frac{4.41\overline{6}}{- (\frac{2}{3} \cdot \frac{1}{12})} + \frac{1}{2}$

Step 14.3.7.2

Multiply $\frac{2}{3}$ by $\frac{1}{12}$ .

$\frac{4.41\overline{6}}{- \frac{2}{3 \cdot 12}} + \frac{1}{2}$

Step 14.3.7.3

Multiply $3$ by $12$ .

$\frac{4.41\overline{6}}{- \frac{2}{36}} + \frac{1}{2}$

Step 14.3.8

Cancel the common factor of $2$ and $36$ .

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Step 14.3.8.1

Factor $2$ out of $2$ .

$\frac{4.41\overline{6}}{- \frac{2 (1)}{36}} + \frac{1}{2}$

Step 14.3.8.2

Cancel the common factors.

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Step 14.3.8.2.1

Factor $2$ out of $36$ .

$\frac{4.41\overline{6}}{- \frac{2 \cdot 1}{2 \cdot 18}} + \frac{1}{2}$

Step 14.3.8.2.2

Cancel the common factor.

$\frac{4.41\overline{6}}{- \frac{2 \cdot 1}{2 \cdot 18}} + \frac{1}{2}$

Step 14.3.8.2.3

Rewrite the expression.

$\frac{4.41\overline{6}}{- \frac{1}{18}} + \frac{1}{2}$

Step 14.4

Multiply the numerator by the reciprocal of the denominator.

$4.41\overline{6} (- 1 \cdot 18) + \frac{1}{2}$

Step 14.5

Multiply $4.41\overline{6} (- 1 \cdot 18)$ .

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Step 14.5.1

Multiply $- 1$ by $18$ .

$4.41\overline{6} \cdot - 18 + \frac{1}{2}$

Step 14.5.2

Multiply $4.41\overline{6}$ by $- 18$ .

$- 79.5 + \frac{1}{2}$

Step 15

To write $- 79.5$ as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by $\frac{2}{2}$ .

$- 79.5 \cdot \frac{2}{2} + \frac{1}{2}$

Step 16

Combine $- 79.5$ and $\frac{2}{2}$ .

$\frac{- 79.5 \cdot 2}{2} + \frac{1}{2}$

Step 17

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{- 79.5 \cdot 2 + 1}{2}$

Step 18

Simplify the numerator.

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Step 18.1

Multiply $- 79.5$ by $2$ .

$\frac{- 159 + 1}{2}$

Step 18.2

Add $- 159$ and $1$ .

$\frac{- 158}{2}$

Step 19

Divide $- 158$ by $2$ .

$- 79$