Unit Fractions, Decomposing, and Composing 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, representing one part of a whole divided into equal parts.

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How can you decompose the fraction 3/4 into unit fractions?

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3/4 can be decomposed into unit fractions as 1/4 + 1/4 + 1/4.

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What is the process of composing fractions?

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Composing fractions involves combining unit fractions or other fractions to form a larger fraction.

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator represents the number of parts being considered or the number of shaded parts in a figure.

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What does the denominator in a fraction indicate?

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The denominator indicates the total number of equal parts into which the whole is divided.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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

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What is the result of adding 1/6 + 1/6?

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The result of adding 1/6 + 1/6 is 2/6, which can be simplified to 1/3.

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What is an example of a fraction that is not a unit fraction?

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An example of a fraction that is not a unit fraction is 2/3, as its numerator is not 1.

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What is the relationship between unit fractions and whole numbers?

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Unit fractions can be added together to form whole numbers or other fractions.

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How can you represent the fraction 5/8 using unit fractions?

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5/8 can be represented as 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8.