Complex Fractions and Unit Rates

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What is a complex fraction?

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How do you simplify a complex fraction?

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To simplify a complex fraction, find a common denominator for the fractions in the numerator and denominator, then rewrite the complex fraction as a single fraction.

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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 a quantity of one. For example, if a car travels 300 miles in 5 hours, the unit rate is 60 miles per hour.

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How do you find a unit rate?

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To find a unit rate, divide the first quantity by the second quantity. For example, to find the unit rate of 150 apples for 3 baskets, divide 150 by 3 to get 50 apples per basket.

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If Amina used 1/2 of a bag of seed to plant 1/10 of her garden, how many bags will she use to plant her entire garden?

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5 bags.

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Caleb read 1/10 of a novel in 1/2 an hour. How long will it take him to read 1 novel?

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It will take him 5 hours to read 1 novel.

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What is the first step in solving a complex fraction?

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The first step is to simplify the fractions in the numerator and denominator if possible.

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