Relkarmom Relkarmom
  • 23-01-2019
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How do solve this problem 2/3 (2/8 + 4/8) =

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wegnerkolmp2741o
wegnerkolmp2741o wegnerkolmp2741o
  • 23-01-2019

Answer:

1/2

Step-by-step explanation:

2/3 (2/8 + 4/8) =

First simplify what is inside the parentheses

2/8+4/8 = 6/8

Replace with 6/8

2/3 (6/8) =

Then multiply

2*6 =12

3*8 = 24

12/24

Divide top and bottom by 12

1/2

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alexiZz
alexiZz alexiZz
  • 23-01-2019
In PEMDAS, you do what is in the parentheses first, therefore you solve (2/8 +4/8) first. You would end up with 6/8. Now you multiply 2/3 by 6/8. 2/3*6/8= 1/2 or .5. Hope this helps.
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