Solve 25:(3:(10:35)): Evaluating Nested Division Expressions

Nested Division with Fraction Conversion

25:(3:(10:35))=? 25:(3:(10:35))=\text{?}

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00:00 Solve
00:03 Always solve parentheses first, the rule applies even within parentheses
00:06 Let's start with the innermost parentheses
00:09 Write division as a fraction
00:14 Division is also multiplication by the reciprocal
00:29 Move the multiplication to the numerator
00:35 Division is also multiplication by the reciprocal
00:43 Move the multiplication to the numerator
00:51 Break down 10 into factors 2 and 5
00:57 Break down 35 into factors 7 and 5
01:03 Reduce what we can
01:10 Break down 50 into 42 plus 8
01:13 Break down the fraction into a whole number and remainder
01:20 And this is the solution to the question

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Understand the problem

25:(3:(10:35))=? 25:(3:(10:35))=\text{?}

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Step-by-step solution

First, we rewrite down the multiplication exercise within the inner parentheses as a fraction:25:(3:1035)= 25:(3:\frac{10}{35})=

Now we invert the fraction to create a multiplication exercise:

25:(3×3510)= 25:(3\times\frac{35}{10})=

We add the 3 to the numerator of the fraction in the multiplication exercise:

25:3×3510= 25:\frac{3\times35}{10}=

Now we invert the fraction to create a multiplication exercise:

25×103×35= 25\times\frac{10}{3\times35}=

We add the 25 to the numerator of the fraction in the multiplication exercise:

25×103×35= \frac{25\times10}{3\times35}=

We separate the 10 and 35 into smaller multiplication exercises:

25×5×23×7×5= \frac{25\times5\times2}{3\times7\times5}=

We simplify the 5 in the numerator and denominator:

25×23×7=5021 \frac{25\times2}{3\times7}=\frac{50}{21}

We separate the numerator of the fraction into a sum exercise:

42+821= \frac{42+8}{21}=

We separate into sum exercises among fractions:

42+821=4221+821=2+821=2821 \frac{42+8}{21}=\frac{42}{21}+\frac{8}{21}=2+\frac{8}{21}=2\frac{8}{21}

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Final Answer

2821 2\frac{8}{21}

Key Points to Remember

Essential concepts to master this topic
  • Order: Work from innermost parentheses outward step by step
  • Division Rule: Convert division to multiplication by reciprocal (10÷35 = 10×1/35)
  • Check: Verify final answer 2⁸⁄₂₁ equals 50/21 in improper form ✓

Common Mistakes

Avoid these frequent errors
  • Evaluating nested operations in wrong order
    Don't work left to right ignoring parentheses (25÷3÷10÷35) = wrong answer! This violates order of operations and creates confusion. Always start with the innermost parentheses and work outward systematically.

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\( 100-(30-21)= \)

FAQ

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Why do I start with 10÷35 instead of working left to right?

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Order of operations requires working from the innermost parentheses outward! The expression 25:(3:(10:35)) means you must solve 10÷35 first, then use that result for the next division.

How do I convert division to multiplication?

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Remember: dividing by a number is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal. So 10÷35 becomes 10×135=1035 10 \times \frac{1}{35} = \frac{10}{35} .

What does the colon (:) symbol mean in this problem?

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The colon (:) represents division. So 25:(3:(10:35)) is the same as writing 25÷(3÷(10÷35)) with regular division symbols.

How do I simplify the final fraction 50/21?

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Since 50÷21 = 2 with remainder 8, we write it as 2821 2\frac{8}{21} . Check that 8 and 21 share no common factors to confirm it's fully simplified.

Can I use a calculator for nested divisions?

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Yes, but be careful with the order! Calculate 10÷35 first, then 3÷(that result), then 25÷(that result). Working step-by-step prevents errors.

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