SOLUTION: What is the numerical expression 5/6-2/3(6-1/2)+3/4 equal to? I tried: 5/6-(4-1/3) + 3/4 .8333-3.6667+.75 Answer I got: -2.08333 or -25/12 Answer options are: -25/12, -17/12

Question 721242: What is the numerical expression 5/6-2/3(6-1/2)+3/4 equal to?
I tried:
5/6-(4-1/3) + 3/4
.8333-3.6667+.75
Answer I got: -2.08333 or -25/12
Answer options are: -25/12, -17/12, 20/12 or 43/12

Please help.
Answer by rfer(16322) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5/6-2/3(5 1/2)+3/4=
5/6-(2/3)(11/2)+3/4=
5/6-22/6+3/4=
-17/6+3/4=
-34/12-9/12=
-25/12
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