Order of Operations with Fractions

The video tutorial covers solving a math problem involving operations with fractions. It begins with an introduction to the problem and explains the use of PEMDAS and brackets. The tutorial then demonstrates how to rewrite subtraction as addition, find a common denominator, and perform the addition of fractions. Finally, it shows how to multiply fractions and simplify the expression, concluding with the determination of the correct answer.

What is the first step in solving the expression using PEMDAS?

• Add the fractions

• Multiply the fractions

• Simplify the fractions

• Solve inside the brackets

When adding fractions, what is necessary to find first?

• The reciprocal of the fractions

• The difference of the fractions

• A common denominator

• The product of the fractions

What is the result of adding -1/5 and 2/3?

• 1/15

• 7/15

• -1/15

• -7/15

What is the sign of the product when multiplying a positive fraction by a negative fraction?

• Undefined

• Zero

• Negative

• Positive

What is the final simplified product of 7/15 and -5/6?

• -7/18

• 7/18

• -35/90

• 35/90