Math Problem Statement

[9 - 43/8] * [4 5/12 - 4 + 2 2/3 + (0.3 + 0.5 / 4) * 4/7] / [1/25 + 0.25 / 13 1/3]

Solution

Let's break down and solve the given mathematical expression step by step. The expression looks like this:

[ \frac{\left[9 - \frac{43}{8} \right] \times \left[ 4 \frac{5}{12} - 4 + 2 \frac{2}{3} + \left( 0.3 + 0.5 \div 4 \right) \times \frac{4}{7} \right]}{\frac{1}{25} + 0.25 \div 13 \frac{1}{3}} ]

Step 1: Simplify the numerator

Part 1: Simplifying 94389 - \frac{43}{8}

9438=728438=2989 - \frac{43}{8} = \frac{72}{8} - \frac{43}{8} = \frac{29}{8}

Part 2: Simplifying 45124+223+(0.3+0.5÷4)×474 \frac{5}{12} - 4 + 2 \frac{2}{3} + (0.3 + 0.5 \div 4) \times \frac{4}{7}

  • 4512=4+512=4812+512=53124 \frac{5}{12} = 4 + \frac{5}{12} = \frac{48}{12} + \frac{5}{12} = \frac{53}{12}
  • 223=2+23=63+23=832 \frac{2}{3} = 2 + \frac{2}{3} = \frac{6}{3} + \frac{2}{3} = \frac{8}{3}
  • 0.5÷4=0.1250.5 \div 4 = 0.125
  • 0.3+0.125=0.4250.3 + 0.125 = 0.425
  • 0.425×47=1.770.425 \times \frac{4}{7} = \frac{1.7}{7}

Now, combine all terms inside the second bracket: 53124+83+1.77\frac{53}{12} - 4 + \frac{8}{3} + \frac{1.7}{7}

We can convert everything to a common denominator to simplify further, but first, let's simplify the terms inside.

Step 2: Simplify the denominator

The denominator is: 125+0.25÷1313\frac{1}{25} + 0.25 \div 13 \frac{1}{3}

We will now solve both the numerator and denominator and obtain the final result.The simplified result of the given mathematical expression is approximately 205.23205.23.

Would you like further details on any specific part of the solution or breakdown? Here are five related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. How can we handle operations involving both fractions and decimals more effectively?
  2. What strategies help simplify complex algebraic expressions step by step?
  3. How do common denominators help in simplifying fraction operations?
  4. What is the importance of parentheses and the order of operations in large expressions?
  5. Can you explain how to convert mixed fractions to improper fractions for ease of calculation?

Tip: When working with complex expressions, it's often helpful to simplify one part at a time, combining like terms before performing division or multiplication.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Fractions
Mixed Numbers
Decimals
Order of Operations

Formulas

a/b + c/d = (ad + bc) / bd
(a + b) / c = a/c + b/c
Order of operations (PEMDAS)

Theorems

Basic fraction and decimal operations
Order of operations

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12