Math Problem Statement

Simplify the following two mathematical expressions: (76/90 - 42/90) and (1725/1000 + 1 3/4 - 375/900) divided by 59/100.

Solution

Let's break down the two mathematical expressions shown in the image:

  1. Left Expression: 76904290\frac{76}{90} - \frac{42}{90}

    Both fractions have the same denominator (90), so you can directly subtract the numerators: 764290=3490\frac{76 - 42}{90} = \frac{34}{90}

    Simplifying 3490\frac{34}{90}, we divide both the numerator and the denominator by 2: 3490=1745\frac{34}{90} = \frac{17}{45}

    The result is: 1745=159\frac{17}{45} = 1 \frac{5}{9}

  2. Right Expression: 17251000+134375900\frac{1725}{1000} + 1 \frac{3}{4} - \frac{375}{900}

    First, convert the mixed number 1341 \frac{3}{4} to an improper fraction: 134=741 \frac{3}{4} = \frac{7}{4}

    Now the expression becomes: 17251000+74375900\frac{1725}{1000} + \frac{7}{4} - \frac{375}{900}

    The next step is to convert all fractions to have a common denominator. The least common denominator (LCD) for 1000, 4, and 900 is 18000.

    • Convert 17251000\frac{1725}{1000} to have a denominator of 18000: 17251000=3105018000\frac{1725}{1000} = \frac{31050}{18000}

    • Convert 74\frac{7}{4} to have a denominator of 18000: 74=3150018000\frac{7}{4} = \frac{31500}{18000}

    • Convert 375900\frac{375}{900} to have a denominator of 18000: 375900=750018000\frac{375}{900} = \frac{7500}{18000}

    Now the expression becomes: 3105018000+3150018000750018000\frac{31050}{18000} + \frac{31500}{18000} - \frac{7500}{18000}

    Combine the numerators: 31050+31500750018000=5505018000\frac{31050 + 31500 - 7500}{18000} = \frac{55050}{18000}

    Simplify 5505018000\frac{55050}{18000} by dividing both the numerator and denominator by 450: 5505018000=1223400\frac{55050}{18000} = \frac{1223}{400}

  3. Final Expression: The original expression is divided by 59100\frac{59}{100}: 122340059100=1223400×10059\frac{\frac{1223}{400}}{\frac{59}{100}} = \frac{1223}{400} \times \frac{100}{59}

    Multiply the numerators and denominators: 1223×100400×59=12230023600=61151180\frac{1223 \times 100}{400 \times 59} = \frac{122300}{23600} = \frac{6115}{1180}

    Simplifying 61151180\frac{6115}{1180} by dividing both the numerator and denominator by 5: 61151180=1223236\frac{6115}{1180} = \frac{1223}{236}


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Relative Questions:

  1. How do you simplify fractions effectively?
  2. What is the least common denominator, and how is it used?
  3. Can you explain how to convert mixed numbers to improper fractions?
  4. What are the methods to simplify large fractions?
  5. Why is it useful to work with a common denominator in fraction operations?

Tip:

When dealing with multiple fractions, always try to find the least common denominator early, as it simplifies the overall process.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Fractions
Mixed Numbers
Least Common Denominator
Simplification
Multiplication of Fractions

Formulas

a/b - c/b = (a - c)/b
Converting mixed numbers to improper fractions: a b/c = (a * c + b)/c
Multiplying fractions: (a/b) / (c/d) = (a/b) * (d/c)

Theorems

Least Common Denominator (LCD)

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9