ORDER OF OPERATIONS ( BODMAS) BS 6

When working problems involving fractions which have more than one of the following signs; of, ×, +, -, and ÷, we use what is known as BODMAS. The following steps should be followed in the order shown:
Step 1: Deal with anything in Brackets first ( if there is any). i.e. ( )

Step 2: Deal with O=  Of ( if there is any ). i.e. ×

Step 3: Deal with D = Division ( if there is any). i.e. ÷

Step 4: Deal with M= Multiplication ( if there is any)  i.e. ×

Step 5: Deal with A = Addition ( if there is any)  i.e.  +

Step 6: Deal with S= Subtraction ( if there  is any) i.e.  --


EXAMPLE
 1/2 (1 1/2 + 3/4 ÷ 1/4)
Solution
=1/2 ( 3/2 + 3/4 × 4/1)
=1/2 ( 3/2 + 3/1)
=1/2 × 9/2
=9/2

ASSIGNMENT

1. (1/4 + 1/2) ÷ 5/12 of 1 1/5

2. 1/3 + 5/12 -- 1/3 of 1/6