Math Problem Statement

(42+510)3+73.52+115.5\frac{\left(4\cdot2+5-10\right)}{3+\frac{7}{3.5-2+\frac{11}{5.5}}}

Solution

To solve the given expression, we need to simplify both the numerator and the denominator step-by-step. The expression is:

(42+510)3+73.52+115.5\frac{\left(4 \cdot 2 + 5 - 10\right)}{3 + \frac{7}{3.5 - 2 + \frac{11}{5.5}}}

Step 1: Simplify the Numerator

The numerator is:

42+5104 \cdot 2 + 5 - 10

Calculating step-by-step:

42=84 \cdot 2 = 8

8+5=138 + 5 = 13

1310=313 - 10 = 3

So, the numerator is 33.

Step 2: Simplify the Denominator

The denominator is:

3+73.52+115.53 + \frac{7}{3.5 - 2 + \frac{11}{5.5}}

Step 2.1: Simplify the Innermost Fraction

115.5=2\frac{11}{5.5} = 2

Step 2.2: Continue Simplifying Inside the Denominator

Now, substitute the simplified fraction back into the expression:

3.52+23.5 - 2 + 2

Calculate:

3.52=1.53.5 - 2 = 1.5

1.5+2=3.51.5 + 2 = 3.5

Step 2.3: Simplify the Main Fraction in the Denominator

Now, substitute back into the main fraction:

73.5=2\frac{7}{3.5} = 2

Step 2.4: Complete the Denominator

Now we add this result to the remaining part:

3+2=53 + 2 = 5

So, the denominator is 55.

Step 3: Form the Final Expression

Now, we have:

35\frac{3}{5}

Conclusion

The simplified result of the expression is:

35\frac{3}{5}

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions to explore further:

  1. How would you simplify a more complex fraction with nested terms?
  2. What is the result of 64+32\frac{6}{4 + \frac{3}{2}}?
  3. How do you handle expressions with multiple operations, like (5+2×3)4(5 + 2 \times 3) - 4?
  4. How do you convert a fraction like 35\frac{3}{5} to a decimal?
  5. What happens when you multiply two fractions, such as 35×27\frac{3}{5} \times \frac{2}{7}?

Tip: When dealing with fractions in complex expressions, always simplify the innermost fractions first!