Math Problem Statement

Evaluate the expression. – 1– – 1 4 – 3 5 ÷ 1 5 Write your answer as a fraction or as a whole or mixed number.

Solution

To evaluate the given expression, let's first rewrite it clearly:

(114)35÷15-\left(1 - \frac{1}{4}\right) - \frac{3}{5} \div \frac{1}{5}

We will solve this step-by-step.

Step 1: Evaluate inside the parentheses

First, simplify 1141 - \frac{1}{4}:

114=4414=341 - \frac{1}{4} = \frac{4}{4} - \frac{1}{4} = \frac{3}{4}

Step 2: Substitute and simplify the division

The expression now becomes:

3435÷15-\frac{3}{4} - \frac{3}{5} \div \frac{1}{5}

To simplify the division part 35÷15\frac{3}{5} \div \frac{1}{5}, multiply by the reciprocal of 15\frac{1}{5}:

35×5=3\frac{3}{5} \times 5 = 3

Step 3: Substitute back into the expression

Now the expression is:

343-\frac{3}{4} - 3

Step 4: Combine terms

To combine 34-\frac{3}{4} and 3-3, express 3-3 as a fraction with a denominator of 4:

3=124-3 = -\frac{12}{4}

Now add 34-\frac{3}{4} and 124-\frac{12}{4}:

34124=154-\frac{3}{4} - \frac{12}{4} = -\frac{15}{4}

Final Answer

The expression evaluates to:

154-\frac{15}{4}

This can be written as a mixed number:

154=334-\frac{15}{4} = -3\frac{3}{4}

So, the answer is 154-\frac{15}{4} or 334-3\frac{3}{4}.

Would you like more details on any part of the solution, or do you have any other questions?

Here are five related questions for further practice:

  1. Evaluate: 223÷162 - \frac{2}{3} \div \frac{1}{6}.
  2. Simplify: 7858+2\frac{7}{8} - \frac{5}{8} + 2.
  3. Find the value of: 2×53+43-2 \times \frac{5}{3} + \frac{4}{3}.
  4. What is 3122343\frac{1}{2} - 2\frac{3}{4} as an improper fraction?
  5. Calculate: 56÷1213\frac{5}{6} \div \frac{1}{2} - \frac{1}{3}.

Tip: When dividing fractions, multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor to simplify the operation.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Arithmetic
Fractions
Order of Operations

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8