Math Problem Statement

2 · (-3/5) - 3/4 : 1/2 =

Solution

Let's solve this step-by-step.

The expression given is:

2(35)34÷122 \cdot \left(-\frac{3}{5}\right) - \frac{3}{4} \div \frac{1}{2}

Step 1: Multiply 22 and 35-\frac{3}{5}

2(35)=652 \cdot \left(-\frac{3}{5}\right) = -\frac{6}{5}

So, the expression now becomes: 6534÷12-\frac{6}{5} - \frac{3}{4} \div \frac{1}{2}

Step 2: Divide 34\frac{3}{4} by 12\frac{1}{2}

Dividing by a fraction is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal: 34÷12=342=64=32\frac{3}{4} \div \frac{1}{2} = \frac{3}{4} \cdot 2 = \frac{6}{4} = \frac{3}{2}

Now the expression is: 6532-\frac{6}{5} - \frac{3}{2}

Step 3: Find a Common Denominator and Subtract

The common denominator for 65\frac{6}{5} and 32\frac{3}{2} is 10.

Convert each fraction: 65=1210-\frac{6}{5} = -\frac{12}{10} 32=1510\frac{3}{2} = \frac{15}{10}

Now, subtract: 12101510=2710-\frac{12}{10} - \frac{15}{10} = -\frac{27}{10}

Final Answer

2710=2.7-\frac{27}{10} = -2.7

So, the solution is:

2.7\boxed{-2.7}

Would you like further details on any step or have any questions?


  1. What are the steps to multiply fractions with whole numbers?
  2. How do you divide fractions by another fraction?
  3. Why is finding a common denominator important when subtracting fractions?
  4. How do you convert fractions to decimals?
  5. What is the purpose of reciprocal in fraction division?

Tip: When working with fractions, always check if you can simplify intermediate results; it can make calculations easier.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Multiplication and Division of Fractions
Operations with Negative Numbers
Common Denominator in Fraction Subtraction

Formulas

Multiplication of a fraction by a whole number: a * (b/c) = (a*b)/c
Division of fractions: (a/b) ÷ (c/d) = (a/b) * (d/c)

Theorems

Division of Fractions by Reciprocal

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8