Parenthesis, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction. Following the proper order of operations, you do the problem in the parenthesis first. (1+2)=(3) You then multiply first. 2(3)=6 And then finally, we divide. 6/6=1 1. It's completely dependent on your geographical location whether you are taught PEMDAS or BIDMAS. Here, we are taught PEMDAS.