Fraction Decomposition Flashcard

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, expressed as a numerator (top number) over a denominator (bottom number).

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What does it mean to decompose a fraction?

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Decomposing a fraction means breaking it down into a sum of smaller fractions that add up to the original fraction.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates the total number of equal parts in a whole.

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How can you represent 1/2 as a sum of fractions?

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

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numerator and denominator are different.

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How do you find equivalent fractions?

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To find equivalent fractions, multiply or divide the numerator and denominator by the same non-zero number.

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

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The sum of 3/4 and 1/4 is 1 (or 4/4).

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How can you represent 5/6 as a sum of fractions?

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5/6 can be represented as 2/6 + 3/6.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its simplest form, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.