Unit Fractions

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What is a unit fraction?

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A unit fraction is a fraction where the numerator is 1 and the denominator is a positive integer.

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What is the unit fraction for the number 8?

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The unit fraction for the number 8 is 1/8.

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What is the unit fraction for the number 4?

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The unit fraction for the number 4 is 1/4.

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What is the unit fraction for the number 6?

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The unit fraction for the number 6 is 1/6.

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What is the unit fraction for the number 2?

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The unit fraction for the number 2 is 1/2.

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How do you add two unit fractions with the same denominator?

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To add two unit fractions with the same denominator, you add the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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How do you add two unit fractions with different denominators?

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To add two unit fractions with different denominators, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

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

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The sum of 1/4 and 1/4 is 2/4, which simplifies to 1/2.

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What is the sum of 1/3 and 1/6?

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The sum of 1/3 and 1/6 is 1/2.

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What is the difference between a unit fraction and a proper fraction?

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A unit fraction has a numerator of 1, while a proper fraction has a numerator that is less than the denominator.