Decomposing Fractions

Front

What is a unit fraction?

Back

A unit fraction is a fraction that has a numerator of 1, such as 1/2, 1/3, or 1/4.

Front

How can you decompose the fraction 1/2?

Back

1/2 can be decomposed as 1/4 + 1/4.

Front

What does it mean to decompose a fraction?

Back

To decompose a fraction means to break it down into the sum of two or more fractions.

Front

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

Back

The sum is 7/10.

Front

How can you express 3/8 as a sum of unit fractions?

Back

3/8 can be expressed as 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8.

Front

What is the result of 5/10 + 2/10?

Back

The result is 7/10.

Front

Which of the following is a correct decomposition of 6/12?

Back

3/12 + 3/12.

Front

What is the value of 7/8 when decomposed?

Back

7/8 can be decomposed as 4/8 + 2/8 + 1/8.

Front

Can you give an example of decomposing 4/10?

Back

4/10 can be decomposed as 2/10 + 2/10.

Front

What is the numerator of a unit fraction?

Back

The numerator of a unit fraction is always 1.