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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, consisting of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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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, often unit fractions.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3B

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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, such as 1/2, 1/3, or 1/4.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2A

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How can you decompose 1/2?

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

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3B

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What is the sum of 1/3 + 1/3 + 1/3?

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The sum is 3/3, which equals 1.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3A

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How can you express 3/4 as a sum of fractions?

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3/4 can be expressed as 1/4 + 1/4 + 1/4.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3B

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What is the equivalent fraction of 2/4?

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2/4 is equivalent to 1/2.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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How can you decompose 5/6?

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5/6 can be decomposed into 1/6 + 1/6 + 1/6 + 1/6 + 1/6.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3B

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What is the sum of 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8?

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The sum is 4/8, which simplifies to 1/2.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3A

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How can you decompose 2/5?

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2/5 can be decomposed into 1/5 + 1/5.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3B