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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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2A

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How can you decompose the fraction 5/2?

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

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3B

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What does it mean to decompose a fraction?

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

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3B

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What is the fraction represented by 3 shaded parts out of 4 equal parts?

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The fraction is 3/4.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2A

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How can you express 3/4 using unit fractions?

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

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3B

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What is the fraction 7/6?

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7/6 is an improper fraction that means seven parts out of six equal parts.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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Which of the following is NOT a correct decomposition of 7/6?

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7/6 = 2/6 + 3/6 is NOT a correct decomposition.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3B

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

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The sum is 2/3.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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How can you decompose the fraction 2/3?

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2/3 can be decomposed as 1/3 + 1/3.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3B

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

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The total is 3/4.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3A