decomposing 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 fractions with the same denominator.

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What does it mean to decompose 5/6?

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To decompose 5/6 means to express it as the sum of unit fractions, such as 1/6 + 1/6 + 1/6 + 1/6 + 1/6.

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What is the sum of 1/10 + 1/10 + 1/10 + 1/10 + 1/10 + 1/10 + 1/10?

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The sum is 7/10.

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How can you express 3/4 as a sum of fractions?

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3/4 can be expressed as 2/4 + 1/4.

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What is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator, such as 2/3 or 4/6.

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What is the equivalent of 5/10 in simpler terms?

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5/10 is equivalent to 1/2.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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To add fractions with the same denominator, you add the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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What is the result of 4/10 + 2/10 + 1/10?

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The result is 7/10.

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What is the first step in decomposing a fraction?

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The first step is to identify the total value of the fraction you want to decompose.