What is the main difference between a rate and a unit rate?

A rate compares quantities with different units, while a unit rate is a rate with a denominator of one, showing the amount per one unit.

Calculating Unit Rates

Name: Calculating Unit Rates
Author: Insta~Lesson

7th Grade · Math · 25 min· Ccss.math.content.7.rp.a.2

I can calculate unit rates from ratios and proportional relationships.

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Rates compare and show the relationship between quantities with different units.
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A unit rate is a rate with a denominator of one; it shows per one unit.
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To find a unit rate, divide the numerator and denominator of the rate by the denominator to get a denominator of one.

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