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2 1/2 - (2/5 + 3/4) ÷ (5/8 × 2/3)
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5 stepsTo solve the expression, we follow the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS): Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).
The expression is:
Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction.
Solve the first parenthesis (addition).
Solve the second parenthesis (multiplication).
Simplify the fraction:
Perform the division.
Now the expression is .
To divide by a fraction, multiply by its reciprocal:Perform the subtraction.
Now the expression is .
Find a common denominator, which is 50:The final answer is .
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