The numbers 1, 5, 5, 5 can make 24 in 1 distinct way. The simplest is (5−(1÷5))×5 = 24. Every solution passes through a fraction, so you have to divide before you multiply. Difficulty: very hard.
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(5−(1÷5))×5 = 24. 1 distinct solutions, 0 without fractions, difficulty very hard.All Possible Ways to Make 24
1(5−(1÷5))×5 = 24
How to Make 24 with 1 5 5 5
Simplest solution: (5−(1÷5))×5 = 24
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1 ÷ 5 = 1/5
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5 − 1/5 = 24/5
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24/5 × 5 = 24
About this set
| Numbers | 1, 5, 5, 5 |
|---|---|
| Sum | 16 |
| Product | 125 |
| Distinct solutions | 1 |
| Solutions using only whole numbers | 0 |
| Difficulty | Very hard |
Tips to Quickly Make 24 with 1 5 5 5
- The set repeats 5, so try combining the two 5s first: 5 + 5 = 10, 5 × 5 = 25 or 5 ÷ 5 = 1.
- No whole-number route exists here. Look for a division that leaves a fraction and is cancelled by a later step, as in the simplest solution above.
- Try different groupings with parentheses; the order you combine the numbers in is what unlocks a solution.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you make 24 with 1 5 5 5?
Yes. There is 1 distinct solution, and the simplest is (5−(1÷5))×5 = 24.
Are there multiple ways to make 24 with 1 5 5 5?
No. 1 5 5 5 has exactly one solution: (5−(1÷5))×5 = 24. Rearranging the numbers does not give a different answer.
Do you need fractions to make 24 with 1 5 5 5?
Yes. Every solution passes through a fraction, so you cannot get to 24 using whole numbers only.
How hard is it to make 24 with 1 5 5 5?
It is rated very hard on this site, based on how many distinct solutions the set has (1).