To solve this expression, we need to follow the order of operations (PEMDAS).
(1/2 + 2 1/2) = 3
Now, the expression becomes:
3 - 1/2 * 2/3 + 17/21
Next, we multiply 1/2 with 2/3:
1/2 * 2/3 = 1/3
Then, the expression becomes:
3 - 1/3 + 17/21
Now, we find a common denominator to add 1/3 and 17/21:
1/3 = 7/21
Adding 7/21 and 17/21 gives us:
24/21 = 8/7
So, the final answer is:
3 - 8/7 = 13/7 or 1 6/7
To solve this expression, we need to follow the order of operations (PEMDAS).
(1/2 + 2 1/2) = 3
Now, the expression becomes:
3 - 1/2 * 2/3 + 17/21
Next, we multiply 1/2 with 2/3:
1/2 * 2/3 = 1/3
Then, the expression becomes:
3 - 1/3 + 17/21
Now, we find a common denominator to add 1/3 and 17/21:
1/3 = 7/21
Adding 7/21 and 17/21 gives us:
24/21 = 8/7
So, the final answer is:
3 - 8/7 = 13/7 or 1 6/7