SOLUTION: I am trying to refresh my mind. Please show me how to work this problem. 1/2+(2/3 divided 3/4)-(4/5 times 5/6)=

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Question 586443: I am trying to refresh my mind. Please show me how to work this problem.
1/2+(2/3 divided 3/4)-(4/5 times 5/6)=

Found 2 solutions by stanbon, josmiceli:
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1/2+(2/3 divided 3/4)-(4/5 times 5/6)
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= 1/2 + (2/3 * 4/3) - ((4/5)(5/6))
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= 1/2 + (8/9) - (4/6)
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= (9+16)/18 - (12/18)
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= 13/18
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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Answer by josmiceli(19441)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Separate ou the 2nd term and multiply
the top and bottom by



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So far I have



The common denominator is


answer
I like to check using decimals




and

I think the error is due to rounding off

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