Reduce All Fractions to Their Simplest Forms

question 8

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
-Divide a 12 1/4" piece of mild steel into 4 equal parts. What is the length of 3 parts, in inches, when welded together? Disregard cut waste.

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Definitions:

Combo Box Content Control

A control element in user interfaces that combines a drop-down list with the ability to type a value, often used in forms.

Plain Text Content Control

A feature in document creation software that allows users to insert and control areas of text that accept only plain text input, without formatting.

Date Picker Content Control

A control in document creation software that allows users to insert a date into a document through a calendar-like interface.

Gutter Margin

An extra space added to the inside margins of pages in a document, often used in bookbinding to allow for binding.