Show all the steps that you use to solve this problem (38 is a fraction)
53
is
38
53
in simplest form? explain why or why not. if not, write it in simplest form.

2.patsy has cheerleading practice every fourth day. she wants to be in the school play, but they have practice every sixth day. if both start on september 5th, what would be the next date she has to choose between cheerleading and play practice? show your work and explain.

3.marietta is selling cheeses for the holiday fundraiser. on monday, she sold
7
9
of the boxes of cheeses. on tuesday she restocked her supply and sold 0.85 of the boxes of cheeses. on which day did marietta sell more boxes? explain.