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Compute: (1 2/5 +3.5÷1 1/4 )÷2 2/5 +3.4÷2 1 /8 −0.35

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Answer:

Answer: 3

Explanation:

Use BODMAS

Step 1: Open bracket (1 2/5 +3.5÷1 1/4 )

Convert mixed fractions into improper fractions

7/5 + 3.5 ÷ 5/4

Divide 3.5 by 5/4

7/5 + 2.8 = 4.2

Step 2: Carry out all divisions

Convert mixed fraction into improper fractions

4.2 ÷2 2/5 +3.4÷2 1 /8 −0.35

4.2 ÷ 12/5 + 3.4 ÷ 17/8 - 0.35

1.75 + 1.6 - 0.35

Step 3: Solve

1.75 + 1.6 - 0.35

3.35 - 0.35

Answer = 3

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