Reduce All Fractions to Their Simplest Forms

question 6

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
-How many 14 1/4" long pieces can be cut from a 86' long piece of angle iron? Allow 1/8" waste for each cut.

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Definitions:

Intersection

In mathematics, the set containing all elements that are common to two or more sets.

Multiplication Law

A probability rule that states the probability of two events occurring together is the product of the probabilities of the events happening independently.

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The practice of artificially inflating or deflating the price of stocks through misleading statements, rumors, or trades, often used to achieve profits at the expense of regular investors.

Excessive Compensation

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