Decomposing Fractions

Front

What does it mean to decompose a fraction?

Back

To break a fraction into smaller parts, usually into unit fractions.

Front

What is a unit fraction?

Back

A fraction where the numerator is 1 and the denominator is a positive integer, like 1/2 or 1/3.

Front

Decompose the fraction 4/8 into unit fractions.

Back

1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8.

Front

What fraction of a circle is NOT shaded if 1/6 is shaded?

Back

5/6.

Front

If Crystal shared her cake with 6 people, how much did each person get?

Back

1/6 of the cake.

Front

What is the sum of 1/3 + 1/3 + 1/3 + 1/3?

Back

4/3 or 1 1/3.

Front

What does it mean to break apart numbers?

Back

To separate numbers into smaller, more manageable parts.

Front

If you have 3/4 of a pizza and you eat 1/4, how much is left?

Back

2/4 or 1/2 of the pizza.

Front

What is the equivalent of 2/4 in simplest form?

Back

1/2.

Front

How can you represent 1/2 using unit fractions?

Back

1/4 + 1/4.