Question

How do you find a rate and unit rate

Answer 1

You find a unit rate by dividing fractions.

Ex:

4/5 x 9/5 = 36/25

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5/9 x 9/5= 45/45

36/25

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1

=

36/25

Whole number example:

5 for every 6

5/1 x 1/6= 5/6

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6/1 x 1/6 = 6/6

6/6=1

5/6

________

1

=

5/6

Answer 2

a rate is the ratio in two related quantities, and unit rate is the quantity of one for example 1 mile per hour is a unit rate