Math Problem Statement

Evaluate the expression (1/2 - 2 1/4) ÷ -2^(6/7) × 6.

Solution

Let's evaluate the given expression step by step. The expression is:

(12214)÷267×6\left( \frac{1}{2} - \frac{2 \, 1}{4} \right) \div -\frac{2^6}{7} \times 6

  1. First, handle the fraction 214\frac{2 \, 1}{4}, which is a mixed fraction. This is equivalent to 2+14=942 + \frac{1}{4} = \frac{9}{4}. Now, the expression becomes:

(1294)÷267×6\left( \frac{1}{2} - \frac{9}{4} \right) \div -\frac{2^6}{7} \times 6

  1. Next, simplify the subtraction of the fractions 1294\frac{1}{2} - \frac{9}{4}. To do this, we need to express 12\frac{1}{2} with the same denominator as 94\frac{9}{4}, so 12=24\frac{1}{2} = \frac{2}{4}. Now subtract:

2494=74\frac{2}{4} - \frac{9}{4} = -\frac{7}{4}

  1. The expression becomes:

74÷267×6-\frac{7}{4} \div -\frac{2^6}{7} \times 6

  1. Evaluate 262^6, which equals 6464. Now the expression becomes:

74÷647×6-\frac{7}{4} \div -\frac{64}{7} \times 6

  1. Division of fractions involves multiplying by the reciprocal of the divisor:

74×764×6-\frac{7}{4} \times \frac{7}{64} \times 6

  1. Multiply the fractions:

7×74×64=49256\frac{-7 \times 7}{4 \times 64} = \frac{-49}{256}

  1. Now, multiply by 6:

49256×6=294256\frac{-49}{256} \times 6 = \frac{-294}{256}

  1. Simplify 294256\frac{-294}{256} by dividing both the numerator and denominator by 2:

294÷2256÷2=147128\frac{-294 \div 2}{256 \div 2} = \frac{-147}{128}

So, the value of the expression is:

147128\boxed{-\frac{147}{128}}

If you need any further clarification or details, feel free to ask! Here are some related questions for you to explore further:

  1. How do you simplify complex fractions like this one?
  2. What is the process of multiplying and dividing fractions?
  3. How do you handle mixed fractions when performing operations?
  4. How do you convert a negative fraction result to its decimal form?
  5. What are some rules for working with exponents in expressions?

Tip: When dividing fractions, always multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Fractions
Exponents
Mixed Numbers
Order of Operations

Formulas

a/b - c/d = (ad - bc) / bd
Division of fractions: a/b ÷ c/d = a/b × d/c
Multiplication of fractions: a/b × c/d = (a × c) / (b × d)
Simplification of exponents: a^b

Theorems

Properties of fractions
Order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS)
Rules of exponents

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-10