Decomposing Fractions

Front

What is a unit fraction?

Back

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.

Front

How can you decompose the fraction 3/9?

Back

3/9 can be decomposed into 1/9 + 1/9 + 1/9.

Front

What is the sum of 2/8 and 4/8?

Back

The sum of 2/8 and 4/8 is 6/8.

Front

What is the result of adding 1/12, 3/12, and 5/12?

Back

The result is 9/12.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

What does it mean to decompose a fraction?

Back

To decompose a fraction means to break it down into a sum of smaller fractions, often unit fractions.

Front

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

Back

5/10 + 2/10 equals 7/10.

Front

How can you represent 1/3 using unit fractions?

Back

1/3 can be represented as 1/3.

Front

What is the sum of 1/4 + 1/4 + 1/4 + 1/4?

Back

The sum is 1.

Front

If you have 6/8, what is the equivalent fraction with a denominator of 16?

Back

6/8 is equivalent to 12/16.