Perform the indicated operations to the following numbers. For fractions, express your answers in an improper fraction, if possible.
2 − 12
2
-
1
2
3.1 + 0.46
3
.
1
+
0
.
46
13 + 14
To perform the indicated operations, follow these steps:
1. Simplify the fractions, if possible.
2. Perform the subtraction or addition.
3. Express the final answer in an improper fraction, if possible.
1. Simplify the fraction 2 - 12/2:
2 - 12/2 = 2 - 6 = -4
2. Simplify the fraction 1/2 - 3.1 + 0.46:
0.5 - 3.1 + 0.46 = -2.14
3. Perform the addition 13 + 14:
13 + 14 = 27
So the final results are:
-4
-2.14
27