Contrasting

In my math class we are learning how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions. One example of the the problems we are learning is something like this;

[1/4-(1/2)4] / (3/4)2

In order to solve this you have to follow the rules:

1) follow order of operations
2) do things in perenthesis
3) divide
4) multiply
5) add

*as long as i follow each step correctly and follow the rules, there is no way i can go wrong.

There are many contrasts between math and english. One contrast is that in english you have to have an open mind when writing and you cant be wrong when answering the question in the essay, and in math you must follow rules in order to answer a question. They also contrast because in math you deal with numbers more then you do with words.

They are similar because they both involve using rules to answering questions. They also both have sequences to answering each question.