In order to follow the numerical expression, we follow the conventions given ahead: (1) We proceed from left to right. (2) The order of working is with brackets, division, multiplication, addition and subtraction. (3) The order of brackets is: Symbol Names (a) Vinculum or bar (b) ( ) Parentheses or small brackets (c) { } Braces or curly brackets (d) [ ] Square brackets
Expressions inside the brackets are simplified in order of the letters of the word BODMAS:
- B stands for Brackets
- O stands for of - D stands for Division ( ÷ ) - M stands for Multiplication ( × ) - A stands for Addition (+ ) - S stands for Subtraction ( - ) - Solve using BODMAS: