Order of Operations:

To simplify the expression follow the order of operations: (PEMDAS)

1.  Evaluate the expressions inside the Parenthesis/Brackets (P).

2.  Evaluate Powers/Exponents (E).

3.   Multiply and/or Divide in order from left to right (MD).

4.   Add and/or Subtract in order from left to right (AS).

A simple technique for remembering the order of operations is turned into phrase "Please Excuse My Dear Aunty Sally".

The expression is .

Simplify the expression.

First operation is addition.

                    (Add numerator: )

Next operation is subtraction.

                          (Subtract denominator: )

Next operation is division.

                               (Divide: )

The value of the expression is .