4th grade 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.

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How do you decompose the fraction 4/5 into unit fractions?

Back

4/5 can be decomposed into 1/5 + 1/5 + 1/5 + 1/5.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

Back

An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, such as 1/2 and 2/4.

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What is the difference between 1 2/4 inches and 2 inches?

Back

The difference is 1 2/4 inches.

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How do you multiply a whole number by a fraction?

Back

To multiply a whole number by a fraction, multiply the whole number by the numerator and keep the denominator the same.

Front

What is the multiplication sentence for Leo's trading cards if he has 6 boxes with 1/4 of a deck in each?

Back

The multiplication sentence is 6 x 1/4.

Front

What are two equivalent fractions for 1/2?

Back

1/2 = 2/4 and 1/2 = 3/6.

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What is a mixed fraction?

Back

A mixed fraction is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 1 1/2.

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What is an improper fraction?

Back

An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as 5/4.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

Back

The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.