Decompose Fractions

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What is a unit fraction?

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A unit fraction is a fraction where the numerator is 1 and the denominator is a positive integer, such as 1/2, 1/3, or 1/4.

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How can you decompose a fraction?

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You can decompose a fraction by expressing it as the sum of two or more unit fractions.

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What is the sum of the unit fractions that equal 5/2?

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5/2 can be decomposed into 1/2 + 1/2 + 1/2 + 1/2 + 1/2.

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What fraction is represented by 3/4?

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3/4 is not a unit fraction; it is a proper fraction.

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How do you find the remaining part of a whole after a fraction is taken away?

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To find the remaining part, subtract the fraction taken from 1 (the whole). For example, if 3/4 is taken, the remaining part is 1 - 3/4 = 1/4.

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If a person eats 1/5 of a cookie, how much is left?

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If 1/5 of a cookie is eaten, then 4/5 of the cookie is left.

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What is the relationship between a fraction and its unit fractions?

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A fraction can be expressed as the sum of its unit fractions, which are fractions with a numerator of 1.

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How can you express 5/12 as a sum of unit fractions?

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5/12 can be expressed as 1/12 + 1/12 + 1/12 + 1/12 + 1/12.

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What is the process of decomposing 3/4 into unit fractions?

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3/4 can be decomposed into 1/4 + 1/4 + 1/4.

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What does it mean to shade a fraction in a visual representation?

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Shading a fraction in a visual representation means coloring in a portion of a shape to show the part that corresponds to that fraction.