How would you group the following expression to make it easier to add?
18 − 9 4/9 + 7/9 − 8
To group the expression and make it easier to add, you can group the integers separately from the fractions.
(18 + 7/9) - (9 4/9 + 8)
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Apologies for the mistake. Here is the correct grouping:
(18 + 7/9) - (9 4/9) + 8
To group the given expression to make it easier to add, you can follow the standard order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS). Here are the steps:
1. Begin by adding the whole numbers: 18 + 7 = 25.
2. Next, add the fractions separately. The fractions are 4/9 and 7/9. Since they have the same denominator, you can add their numerators: 4 + 7 = 11.
3. After adding the fractions, keep the common denominator of 9 and subtract the result from step 2 from the whole number obtained in step 1: 25 - 11/9.
4. Finally, subtract the last number, which is 8: 25 - 11/9 - 8.
So, the expression 18 − 9 4/9 + 7/9 − 8 can be grouped as 25 - 11/9 - 8.