Complex Fractions and Unit Rate 11/15/22

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What is a complex fraction?

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A complex fraction is a fraction where the numerator, the denominator, or both contain fractions.

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How do you simplify a complex fraction?

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To simplify a complex fraction, multiply the numerator and the denominator by the least common denominator (LCD) of the fractions within them.

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a comparison of two different quantities where one of the quantities is expressed as one unit.

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How do you find the unit price of an item?

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To find the unit price, divide the total price by the number of units (e.g., slices, pounds) to get the price per unit.

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If Sargento cheese slices cost $2.48 for 10 slices, what is the unit price?

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$0.248 per slice.

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If Velveeta cheese slices cost $3.18 for 12 slices, what is the unit price?

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$0.265 per slice.

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What is the unit rate of snowfall if it snowed 14 inches in 5 hours?

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2.8 inches per hour.

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How do you calculate the unit rate of spending?

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To calculate the unit rate of spending, divide the total amount spent by the total weight or quantity purchased.

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If you spend $40 on 5 pounds of concrete, what is the unit rate in dollars per pound?

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$8 per pound.

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If Will spent $3.75 for 3 pounds of granola, what is his unit rate in dollars per pound?

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$1.25 per pound.