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Understanding Order of Operations and Fractions in Math

The content presented focuses on key mathematical concepts, including the order of operations (PEMDAS), exponentiation, and converting percentages into decimal and fractional forms. Each of these topics is fundamental to developing a solid understanding of algebra and arithmetic, which are essential for more advanced mathematical learning. 1. Order of Operations (PEMDAS) The order of operations is crucial when solving mathematical expressions. The acronym PEMDAS stands for: P arentheses E xponents MD Multiplication and Division (from left to right) AS Addition and Subtraction (from left to right) In the given scenario, you are instructed to always handle the operations within brackets first , followed by exponents, and then address multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction. For example: Consider the expression: 6 + 5 - 3 First, solve the operation inside the brackets: 6 + 5 - 3 = 8 . Then, if there are any additional operations, such as exponents or multiplications, contin...