Simplify this expression: [(12-:4 + 9-:1 + 15:5) · 2 – (1+1+8+16+1)] -: 3 ? Prealgebra Fractions Equivalent Fractions and Simplifying 1 Answer Shwetank Mauria May 3, 2016 [(12-:4+9-:1+15-:5)*2-(1+1+8+16+1)]-:3=1 Explanation: [(12-:4+9-:1+15-:5)*2-(1+1+8+16+1)]-:3 = [(3+9+3)*2-(27)]-:3 = [15*2-27]-:3 = [30-27]-:3 = 3-:3 = 1 Answer link Related questions What is 0.098 divided by 7? How do you find the fraction notation and simplify 16.6%? How do you convert 0.bar(45) (meaning the 45 is being repeated) to a fraction? How do you convert 0.40 (40 repeating) to a fraction? How do you convert 8/15 to a decimal? How do you express 3/4, 7/16, and 5/8 with the LCD? How do you simplify fractions? What is the simplified form of 30/42? How do you subtract and simplify 9-5 1/3? How do you add and simplify 5/7 + 3/4? See all questions in Equivalent Fractions and Simplifying Impact of this question 2983 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License