Reduce All Fractions to Their Simplest Forms

question 5

Short Answer

Reduce all fractions to their simplest forms. Convert all improper fractions to mixed numbers. Provide answers in the following format:
Fraction: 3/4
Mixed number: 1 5/8
-5/6 - 1/3 = ?

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Definitions:

Thoracic Cavity

The part of the body enclosed by the ribs, sternum, and vertebral column, containing the lungs and heart.

Body Cavities

Spaces within the body that contain vital organs, such as the thoracic, abdominal, and cranial cavities.

Parietal Peritoneum

The portion of the peritoneum that lines the abdominal and pelvic cavity walls, as opposed to covering the organs.

Serous Membrane

A thin membrane that lines the internal body cavities and secretes a lubricating fluid, allowing organs to move smoothly against each other.