Unit Rate with Fractions

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a comparison of two different quantities when they are combined together. It is expressed as a quantity per one unit of another quantity.

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How do you find the unit rate with fractions?

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To find the unit rate with fractions, divide the first fraction by the second fraction. This can be done by multiplying the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

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If Braylen uses 3/4 cup of brown sugar for 2 cups of flour, what is the unit rate of brown sugar per cup of flour?

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The unit rate is 3/8 cups of brown sugar per cup of flour.

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How much brown sugar should Colin use for 1 cup of flour if the rate is 3/8 cups per cup?

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Colin should use 3/8 cups of brown sugar.

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The Addams family drinks 1/2 gallon of milk every 3 days. What is the unit rate of milk consumption per day?

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The unit rate is 1/6 gallons of milk per day.

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If the Addams family uses 1/2 gallon of milk every 6 days, what is the unit rate of milk consumption per day?

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The unit rate is 1/12 gallons of milk per day.

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A seed grows 1/3 of a foot in 3 months. What is the rate of growth per month?

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The rate of growth is 1/9 of a foot per month.

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Kazion used 1/2 of a tube of toothpaste in 1/6 of a year. How much toothpaste would he use in 1 year?

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Kazion would use 3 tubes of toothpaste in 1 year.

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What is the formula to calculate unit rate?

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Unit Rate = (Quantity 1) / (Quantity 2) where Quantity 2 is 1.

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Why is understanding unit rates important in real life?

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Understanding unit rates helps in making informed decisions, such as comparing prices, understanding speed, and calculating consumption.