Unit rate with Complex Fractions Review

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a ratio that compares a quantity to one unit of another quantity, often expressed as 'per' something, such as miles per hour.

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How do you find the unit rate from a complex fraction?

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To find the unit rate from a complex fraction, divide the numerator by the denominator to simplify the fraction, then interpret the result in terms of the units.

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What is a rate in mathematics?

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A rate is a ratio that compares two quantities with different units, such as speed (miles per hour) or price (dollars per item).

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How do you convert a complex fraction to a simple fraction?

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Multiply the numerator and denominator by the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators to eliminate the fractions.

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What is the formula to calculate speed?

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Speed = Distance / Time.

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1 3/5 hours.

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3 3/5 meters per hour.

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What is the relationship between rates and proportions?

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Rates can be expressed as proportions, where one quantity is compared to another, allowing for cross-multiplication to solve for unknowns.