SOLUTION: Hello: This is my first time here, and I am new to this. I am trying to prepare for a college entrance exam. (the math portion consists of pre-algebra and algebra.) Being that I

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Question 18858: Hello:
This is my first time here, and I am new to this. I am trying to prepare for a college entrance exam. (the math portion consists of pre-algebra and algebra.) Being that I Flunked out of both courses in high school, I am scared to death. This all seems so simple, yet I just do not comprehend. I am working with my husband who is an accountant and we have been able to figure out a few of the problems. But this is one we cant. I do not remember how to multiply or divide fractions. Thank you for ANY help on this.
Problem:
1/2 + (2/3 divided 3/4)-(4/5 x 5/6) = ?
Answer by xcentaur(357) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Is that your question?
If it is,then we get:

To divide something by a fraction,turn the divisor upside down

Now we get

Now cancel out the 5 we get

Simplifying 4/6 we get 2/3

Now taking the LCM

Thats your answer.

Hope this helps,
Prabhat