Decomposing Fractions

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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.

Front

How can you decompose the fraction 3/9?

Back

3/9 can be decomposed into 1/9 + 1/9 + 1/9.

Front

What does it mean to decompose a fraction?

Back

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

Front

How can you decompose the fraction 5/8?

Back

5/8 can be decomposed in multiple ways, such as 4/8 + 1/8 or 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8.

Front

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

Back

The sum is 4/4, which equals 1.

Front

How can you represent 6/12 using unit fractions?

Back

6/12 can be represented as 3/12 + 3/12.

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What is the equation for the colored portion of a picture that shows 4/10 + 2/10 + 1/10?

Back

The equation is 4/10 + 2/10 + 1/10 = 7/10.

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Can you decompose the fraction 1/2?

Back

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

Front

What is the result of decomposing 8/10?

Back

8/10 can be decomposed into 5/10 + 3/10.

Front

How can you express 2/3 as a sum of unit fractions?

Back

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