How do you simplify (3 1/2 + 16 1/2) / (1/3 - 2 1/3)? Algebra Expressions, Equations, and Functions PEMDAS 1 Answer Alan P. ยท Mir Tareq Feb 26, 2016 -10 Explanation: (3 1/2 + 16 1/2)/(1/3-2 1/3) color(white)("XXX")=(7/2+33/2)/(1/3-7/3) color(white)("XXX") = {(7+33)/2}/{(1-7)/3} color(white)("XXX")= (40/2)/(-6/3) color(white)("XXX") = 20/(-2) color(white)("XXX") = -10 Answer link Related questions What is PEMDAS? How do you use PEMDAS? How do you use order of operations to simplify 3(7-2)-8? What are common mistakes students make with PEMDAS? How do you evaluate the expression 5[8+(3-1)]-2? How do you simplify the expression 4(30-(3+1)^2)? How do you evaluate the expression x^4+x if x=2? Is it okay to add first before subtracting in 4-6+3? How do you simplify (-3)^2+12*5? How do you simplify (4-2)^3-4*8+21div3? See all questions in PEMDAS Impact of this question 1907 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License