Solve 49:(7:(4/3:7)) - Nested Division with Fractions

Nested Division with Fraction Conversion

49:(7:(43:7))=? 49:(7:(\frac{4}{3}:7))=\text{?}

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00:00 Solve
00:03 Always solve parentheses first, even within parentheses the rule applies
00:06 Start with the "innermost" parentheses
00:09 Write division when
00:12 Division is also multiplication by the reciprocal (7 becomes one-seventh)
00:21 Make sure to multiply numerator by numerator and denominator by denominator
00:28 Division is also multiplication by the reciprocal
00:39 Move the multiplication to the numerator
00:46 Division is also multiplication by the reciprocal
00:58 Move the multiplication to the numerator
01:02 Factor 49 into factors of 7 and 7
01:14 Reduce what can be reduced
01:21 And this is the solution to the question

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Understand the problem

49:(7:(43:7))=? 49:(7:(\frac{4}{3}:7))=\text{?}

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Step-by-step solution

First, we rewrite the multiplication exercise in the innermost parentheses as a fraction:

49:(7:(43×17))= 49:(7:(\frac{4}{3}\times\frac{1}{7}))=

We multiply the fractions and combine them since it is just a multiplication operation:

49:(7:4×13×7)= 49:(7:\frac{4\times1}{3\times7})=

Now we invert the fraction to create a multiplication exercise:

49:(7×3×74×1)= 49:(7\times\frac{3\times7}{4\times1})=

We add the 7 to the numerator of the fraction in the multiplication exercise:

49:7×3×74×1= 49:\frac{7\times3\times7}{4\times1}=

We invert the fraction to create a multiplication exercise:

49×4×17×3×7= 49\times\frac{4\times1}{7\times3\times7}=

We add the 49 to the numerator of the fraction in the multiplication exercise:

49×4×17×3×7= \frac{49\times4\times1}{7\times3\times7}=

We break down the 49 into a smaller multiplication exercise:

7×7×4×17×3×7= \frac{7\times7\times4\times1}{7\times3\times7}=

We simplify the 7 in the numerator and denominator:

4×13=43=113 \frac{4\times1}{3}=\frac{4}{3}=1\frac{1}{3}

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Final Answer

113 1\frac{1}{3}

Key Points to Remember

Essential concepts to master this topic
  • Order: Solve nested operations from innermost parentheses outward first
  • Division Rule: Convert a÷b to a×(1/b), like 4/3÷7 becomes 4/3×1/7
  • Check: Work backwards: 4/3 × 49/4 = 196/12 = 49/3 = 16⅓ ≠ 7 ✓

Common Mistakes

Avoid these frequent errors
  • Solving divisions from left to right without respecting parentheses
    Don't work 49÷7 first then divide by the rest = wrong order of operations! This ignores the nested structure and gives completely wrong results. Always solve the innermost parentheses first, then work outward step by step.

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FAQ

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Why do we convert division to multiplication?

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Converting division to multiplication makes the problem much easier to solve! When you see 43:7 \frac{4}{3}:7 , think of it as 43×17 \frac{4}{3} \times \frac{1}{7} . This lets you multiply fractions directly.

Which parentheses do I solve first?

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Always start with the innermost parentheses and work your way out! In this problem, solve 43:7 \frac{4}{3}:7 first, then 7:(...) 7:(...) , and finally 49:(...) 49:(...) .

How do I multiply a whole number by a fraction?

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Put the whole number over 1, then multiply! For example: 7×214=71×214=1474 7 \times \frac{21}{4} = \frac{7}{1} \times \frac{21}{4} = \frac{147}{4} . Then simplify if possible.

What's the difference between 4/3 and 1⅓?

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They're the same value written differently! 43 \frac{4}{3} is an improper fraction, while 113 1\frac{1}{3} is a mixed number. Both equal 1.333...

How can I check if my final answer is right?

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Substitute your answer back and work through the problem again! If 113 1\frac{1}{3} is correct, then working backwards through each step should give you the original values in the problem.

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