Decomposing Fractions

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What is a 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 a sum of smaller fractions that add up to the original fraction.

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What is a unit fraction?

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What is the relationship between the numerator and denominator in a fraction?

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The numerator indicates how many parts are being considered, while the denominator indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you check if two fractions are equivalent?

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Two fractions are equivalent if they represent the same part of a whole, which can be checked by cross-multiplying.

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What is the importance of decomposing fractions in problem-solving?

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Decomposing fractions helps in understanding their components, making it easier to add, subtract, or compare fractions.

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