Unit Rates and Complex Fractions

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What is a complex fraction?

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A fraction with a fraction in the numerator, denominator, or both.

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What is a unit rate?

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A rate with the denominator of one.

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How do you find the unit price of an item?

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Divide the total price by the number of items.

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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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If Antonia can type 408 words in 4 minutes, how many words can she type per minute?

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102 words per minute.

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Sasha can mow 1/8 of an acre of grass in 1/4 an hour. How many acres of grass does Sasha mow per hour?

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2 acres per hour.

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What is the formula for calculating a unit rate?

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Unit Rate = Total Quantity / Total Time.

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What does it mean to simplify a complex fraction?

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To reduce it to a simpler form by eliminating the fractions in the numerator and denominator.

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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 denominator (LCD).