Complex Fractions and Unit Rates

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a rate in which the unit in the denominator is 1.

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If a hamburger sells for 3 pounds for $6, how much will Alicia pay for 10 pounds?

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Alicia will pay $20.

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How do you find a unit rate from a given rate?

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To find a unit rate, divide the numerator by the denominator to express the rate per one unit.

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What is the first step in simplifying a complex fraction?

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The first step is to find a common denominator for the fractions in the numerator and denominator.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors.

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If a recipe calls for 4 cups of flour for 2 batches, what is the unit rate of flour per batch?

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The unit rate is 2 cups of flour per batch.

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

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Multiply the numerator by the reciprocal of the denominator.