It matters which number comes first, as that is the numerator, but all the other numbers (the denominators) can be in any order. x/y/z = x/yz = x/zy = x/z/y
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6 if order doesn't matter
If only 1 operation is happening, always go from left to right. it does matter with subtraction.
It is the same thing as dividing whole numbers in order to find a quotient.
Order is important because when you switch your numbers when dividing or subtracting, you might get a different answer which would affect your answer. ♫
No, Order does not matter