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:

Manufacturing Overhead

Expenses related to the manufacturing process that are not directly attributed to individual units produced, such as maintenance and factory supervision.

Machine-Hours

A measure of the time a machine is operated, used as a basis for allocating manufacturing overhead in some costing systems.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A calculated rate designed for allocating manufacturing overhead expenses to specific production units, based on a selected activity base.

Manufacturing Overhead

All indirect costs associated with manufacturing, excluding direct materials and direct labor costs. These costs include indirect materials, indirect labor, and other expenses.