Reduce All Fractions to Their Simplest Forms

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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 4 13/16" long pieces can be cut from a 36" long piece of angle iron?

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Definitions:

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate used to allocate manufacturing overhead costs to products, based on a predetermined formula.

Direct Materials

The raw materials that are directly incorporated into a finished product and can be directly attributed to the product.

Predetermined Manufacturing Overhead Rate

A rate used to allocate manufacturing overhead costs to products, calculated before the manufacturing process begins based on estimated costs.

Total Cost

The complete cost of producing goods or services, including fixed and variable costs, which is used to determine profitability and pricing.