Question

I'm trying to solve the expression in the picture (highlighted with a red star)

I'm trying to understand how to solve 1
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4 (6)

I see the answer is 1.5, however, I'm trying to learn how to solve it myself

Please show your work, as I'm new to this, I'm looking on the best way to solve it, step by step

Answer 1

It sounds like you're wondering why
`(1)/(4)(6)` turns into 1.5

If so, then we can convert the fraction
`(1)/(4)` to the decimal form 0.25

Then 0.25*6 = 1.5

In other words:
`(1)/(4)(6) = 0.25(6) = 1.5`

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Here's another approach:

`(1)/(4)(6) = (6)/(4) = (3)/(2) = 1.5`

Note: To write fractions on a keyboard, use the slash symbol. So for example, the fraction
`(6)/(4)` is the same as 6/4