Math Problem Statement

Solve: 4/5 - 2/5 x 3/2 + 2/8 ÷ 3/3 × 1/4 - 5/8 x 3/16

Solution

Let's solve the expression shown in the image step by step. The given expression is:

4525×32+28÷33×1458×316\frac{4}{5} - \frac{2}{5} \times \frac{3}{2} + \frac{2}{8} \div \frac{3}{3} \times \frac{1}{4} - \frac{5}{8} \times \frac{3}{16}

Step 1: Perform Multiplications

  • 25×32=610=35\frac{2}{5} \times \frac{3}{2} = \frac{6}{10} = \frac{3}{5}
  • 28÷33=28×331=28×1=28=14\frac{2}{8} \div \frac{3}{3} = \frac{2}{8} \times \frac{3}{3}^{-1} = \frac{2}{8} \times 1 = \frac{2}{8} = \frac{1}{4}
  • 14×58=532\frac{1}{4} \times \frac{5}{8} = \frac{5}{32}
  • 58×316=15128\frac{5}{8} \times \frac{3}{16} = \frac{15}{128}

Now, the expression becomes:

4535+1415128\frac{4}{5} - \frac{3}{5} + \frac{1}{4} - \frac{15}{128}

Step 2: Find a common denominator for all terms

The least common denominator (LCD) for 5, 4, and 128 is 128.

  • 45=4×1285×128=512640\frac{4}{5} = \frac{4 \times 128}{5 \times 128} = \frac{512}{640}

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Fractions
Order of Operations
Multiplication and Division of Fractions
Subtraction and Addition of Fractions

Formulas

a/b × c/d = (a × c) / (b × d)
a/b ÷ c/d = a/b × d/c
Finding least common denominator for addition and subtraction

Theorems

Order of Operations (PEMDAS)
Arithmetic of Fractions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8