Evaluate 2/3+(5/12-1/6)

23+(512-16)

Remove parentheses.

23+512-16

To write 23 as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by 44.

23⋅44+512-16

Write each expression with a common denominator of 12, by multiplying each by an appropriate factor of 1.

Tap for more steps…

Multiply 23 and 44.

2⋅43⋅4+512-16

Multiply 3 by 4.

2⋅412+512-16

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

2⋅4+512-16

Simplify the numerator.

Tap for more steps…

Multiply 2 by 4.

8+512-16

Add 8 and 5.

1312-16

To write -16 as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by 22.

1312-16⋅22

Write each expression with a common denominator of 12, by multiplying each by an appropriate factor of 1.

Tap for more steps…

Multiply 16 and 22.

1312-26⋅2

Multiply 6 by 2.

1312-212

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

13-212

Subtract 2 from 13.

1112

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

1112

Decimal Form:

0.916‾

Evaluate 2/3+(5/12-1/6)

Our Professionals