Do calculations on scrap paper as needed. Worked-out solutions are provided at end.
Convert to mixed number: 150/7.
Convert to an improper fraction: 9 5/8.
Find the GCD by step approach and reduce to lowest terms: 15/80.
Convert to higher terms: 7/10 = /90.
Find the LCD: 15 6 3 4 2
Subtract: 8 1/8 - 6 7/24
Multiply (use canceling): 14 x 2/7
Multiply (do not use canceling; reduce by GCD): 7/8 x 6/9
Complete: 1/4 ÷ 3/6.
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