Math Problem Statement

Simplify: 3/4 + (1/2) * 2 - (2/3) * (5/4)

Solution

The expression in the image is:

34+12×223×54\frac{3}{4} + \frac{1}{2} \times 2 - \frac{2}{3} \times \frac{5}{4}

Let me simplify this step by step.

  1. Handle the multiplication first:

    • 12×2=1\frac{1}{2} \times 2 = 1
    • 23×54=1012=56\frac{2}{3} \times \frac{5}{4} = \frac{10}{12} = \frac{5}{6}
  2. Now rewrite the expression: 34+156\frac{3}{4} + 1 - \frac{5}{6}

  3. Find a common denominator for the fractions 34\frac{3}{4} and 56\frac{5}{6}:

    • The least common denominator between 4 and 6 is 12.
    • Convert 34\frac{3}{4} to 912\frac{9}{12} and 56\frac{5}{6} to 1012\frac{10}{12}.
  4. Simplify the expression: 912+11012\frac{9}{12} + 1 - \frac{10}{12} Combine the fractions: (9121012)+1=112+1\left(\frac{9}{12} - \frac{10}{12}\right) + 1 = \frac{-1}{12} + 1

  5. Final simplification: 1112=1212112=11121 - \frac{1}{12} = \frac{12}{12} - \frac{1}{12} = \frac{11}{12}

The simplified result is:

1112\boxed{\frac{11}{12}}

Would you like more details on any step? Here are five related questions:

  1. How do you find the least common denominator between fractions?
  2. What are the rules for adding and subtracting fractions?
  3. Can you explain why multiplying a fraction by 2 results in a whole number?
  4. How would the process change if there were division instead of multiplication?
  5. What is the importance of simplifying fractions?

Tip: Always remember to handle multiplication and division before addition and subtraction when simplifying expressions (PEMDAS rule).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Fractions
Multiplication and Addition of Fractions
Simplification

Formulas

Multiplication and addition of fractions
Finding least common denominator (LCD)

Theorems

Fraction arithmetic

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8