To solve this expression, first simplify each fraction. and . Now the expression becomes , which equals .

Now, let’s talk about the fun side of fractions! Did you know that fractions date back over 4,000 years to ancient Mesopotamia? They were used by the Babylonians, who employed a base-60 number system, making some of their fraction calculations delightfully complex!

And for all math enthusiasts out there, a common mistake is to forget the order of operations! Remember: when dealing with a mix of operations, work from multiplication and division to addition and subtraction to avoid any calculation hiccups!