Order of Operations: With Division (Hard)

The Order of Operations: With Division (Hard) printable challenges 5th and 6th graders with complex multi-step expressions that combine all four arithmetic operations, demanding careful application of PEMDAS rules throughout.

How to Solve Order of Operations

These problems require strict adherence to the order of operations (PEMDAS). Begin with any calculations inside parentheses, then evaluate exponents. Next, work through all multiplication and division from left to right — do not assume multiplication always comes first. Finally, complete any addition and subtraction from left to right. Double-check each step before moving on.

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