Decomposing Fractions I

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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.

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How can you decompose a fraction?

Back

You can decompose a fraction by expressing it as a sum of two or more fractions that add up to the original fraction.

Front

What is the decomposition of 4/7?

Back

1/7 + 1/7 + 1/7 + 1/7.

Front

What is another way to decompose 4/7?

Back

2/7 + 2/7 or 3/7 + 1/7.

Front

What is the decomposition of 3/8?

Back

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

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How can you decompose 6/12?

Back

5/12 + 1/12.

Front

What is the decomposition of 3/9 into unit fractions?

Back

1/9 + 1/9 + 1/9.

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What does it mean to decompose a fraction into unit fractions?

Back

It means to break down a fraction into several fractions where each fraction has a numerator of 1.

Front

Can you decompose 1/2?

Back

Yes, 1/2 can be decomposed into 1/4 + 1/4.

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

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1.