Math Problem Statement

1/4 + 2 sqared - 1/3 divided by 4 2/3

Solution

Let's break down the expression step by step:

The expression is:

14+2213÷143\frac{1}{4} + 2^2 - \frac{1}{3} \div \frac{14}{3}

Step 1: Calculate 222^2

22=42^2 = 4

Step 2: Convert the mixed number 4234 \frac{2}{3} into an improper fraction

423=1434 \frac{2}{3} = \frac{14}{3}

Step 3: Perform the division 13÷143\frac{1}{3} \div \frac{14}{3}

13÷143=13×314=114\frac{1}{3} \div \frac{14}{3} = \frac{1}{3} \times \frac{3}{14} = \frac{1}{14}

Step 4: Put everything together

The expression now becomes: 14+4114\frac{1}{4} + 4 - \frac{1}{14}

Step 5: Find a common denominator to simplify

The least common denominator (LCD) of 4 and 14 is 28. So, rewrite the fractions: 14=728,114=228\frac{1}{4} = \frac{7}{28}, \quad \frac{1}{14} = \frac{2}{28}

Now, the expression is: 728+4228\frac{7}{28} + 4 - \frac{2}{28}

Step 6: Simplify

728228=528\frac{7}{28} - \frac{2}{28} = \frac{5}{28}

So the final expression becomes: 528+4=4528\frac{5}{28} + 4 = 4 \frac{5}{28}

Thus, the answer is: 4528or117284 \frac{5}{28} \quad \text{or} \quad \frac{117}{28}

Would you like more details on any step?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How do you convert between mixed numbers and improper fractions?
  2. What are the steps to perform fraction division?
  3. How can you find the least common denominator of two fractions?
  4. What is the order of operations (PEMDAS) in math?
  5. How do you add and subtract fractions?

Tip: Always perform powers and parentheses first in a mathematical expression to ensure correct results.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Fractions
Exponents
Order of Operations
Mixed Numbers
Division of Fractions

Formulas

Exponentiation: a^n
Division of fractions: a/b ÷ c/d = a/b × d/c
Conversion of mixed numbers to improper fractions: a b/c = (a * c + b)/c

Theorems

Order of Operations (PEMDAS)

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8