So when you are adding fractions how do you know when you need to simplify the numbers and how do you simplify?

What is perpendicular to y=-1/2x+11

Edith is shopping for a new leather couch. jordan’s furniture has one that costs $3,000. however, this weekend she can get a 15% discount. how much money will edith save if she buys the couch this weekend? a $15b $2,550c $45,000d $450

Agame has a rectangular board with an area of 44 in2. there is a square hole near the top of the game board in which you must not toss in a bean bag. the square has side lengths of 3 in. what is the probability of not tossing the bag through the hole? a)9/44 b)3/9 c)3/44 d)35/44