Reduce All Fractions to Their Simplest Forms

question 9

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 8 1/2" long pieces can be cut from a 36" long piece of angle iron?

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Definitions:

Dendrites

Branch-like extensions from the neuron's cell body, which receive electrical messages from other nerve cells.

Synapse

The intersection between the axon of one neuron and the dendrites of other neurons.

Amygdala

A region of the brain involved in experiencing emotions, especially fear and aggression, as well as memory processing.

Fear

An emotional response to perceived threats or danger, serving as a survival mechanism that triggers fight or flight responses.