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Determining Rates with Fractions
Turn a ratio of fractions into a clean unit rate.
Watch on YouTubeFind a per-one rate even when the quantities are fractions.
Read this first — it covers the idea in plain language with a worked example.
A unit rate tells you how much of one quantity goes with exactly one of another — like miles per hour or cost per pound.
A person walks 1/2 mile in 1/4 hour. What is the speed in miles per hour?
Watch the main video, then check the second take if you want another explanation.
Turn a ratio of fractions into a clean unit rate.
Watch on YouTubeTry a worksheet or work through some problems before the quiz.
A couple of questions to make sure this topic stuck. Retake as many times as you want.
Unit Rates with Fractions
You read 1/3 page in 1/6 minute. What is your rate in pages per minute?