Fraction Decomposition Quiz

Think about the fraction 4/6: Label the tape diagram by using brackets to show how 4/6 can be decomposed.

Answer explanation

Look at the example. The labels are inside the box.

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"Decomposing" means you are breaking down the fraction into an equation. In this case, what plus what equals this fraction? An example is shown.

Complete the number bond.

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You are breaking down the fraction into an equation using a number bond. In this case, what plus what equals this fraction? Check out the example.

Complete the number bond.

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Which expression shows how (5/8) can be decomposed?

• (1/5 + 1/5 + 1/5 + 1/5 + 1/5 + 1/5)

• (1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8)

• (5/8 + 1/8)

• (2/3 + 3/5)

Answer explanation

You are breaking down the fraction into an equation using a number bond. In this case, what plus what equals this fraction?

• Neither

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Add the top numbers.

• Neither

Answer explanation

Add the top numbers.

• Neither

Answer explanation

Add the top numbers.