The order of operations helps keep answers for multi-step equations similar. If the proper order of operations are not followed, then answers may vary. To show an example:
4 / 2 - 1
The proper order of operations would be:
Divide first, before subtracting
4 / 2 - 1
2 - 1
1
But if subtracting was done before dividing:
4 / 2 - 1
4 / 1
4
So not following the proper order would yield different and erroneous answers.
Answer:
4 5/12
Step-by-step explanation:
Convert to mixed fraction 7/4 + 8/3
Find common denominator, 12
21/12 + 32/12
add numerators (21+32)/12 = 53/12
reduce fraction 4 5/12
