4.3B Decompose a Fraction

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, such as 3 1/4.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What is an improper fraction?

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder over the denominator is the fraction.

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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 smaller fractions that add up to the original fraction.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3B

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3B

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How do you add mixed numbers?

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Add the whole numbers together and then add the fractions. If the fraction sum is improper, convert it to a mixed number.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is the sum of 3 1/4 and 1 2/3?

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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How do you find a common denominator for fractions?

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Find the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is the least common multiple of 3 and 4?

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The least common multiple of 3 and 4 is 12.