Unit 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.

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Give an example of a unit fraction.

Back

1/4 is an example of a unit fraction.

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Which of the following is a unit fraction: 1/3, 2/3, or 5/5?

Back

1/3 is a unit fraction; 2/3 and 5/5 are not.

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What is the sum of two unit fractions 1/4 and 1/4?

Back

The sum is 1/2.

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What is the relationship between unit fractions and whole numbers?

Back

Unit fractions represent parts of a whole, and multiple unit fractions can be added to form whole numbers.

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How can you represent 1/8 using a visual model?

Back

1/8 can be represented by dividing a whole into 8 equal parts and shading one part.

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

Back

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

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Is 5/5 a unit fraction? Why or why not?

Back

No, 5/5 is not a unit fraction because its numerator is not 1; it equals 1.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/2?

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The decimal equivalent of 1/2 is 0.5.

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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.