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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Identify the unit fraction for the denominator 2.

Back

\frac{1}{2}

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Identify the unit fraction for the denominator 3.

Back

\frac{1}{3}

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Identify the unit fraction for the denominator 4.

Back

\frac{1}{4}

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Identify the unit fraction for the denominator 5.

Back

\frac{1}{5}

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Identify the unit fraction for the denominator 6.

Back

\frac{1}{6}

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

Back

The denominator tells us how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you convert a unit fraction to a decimal?

Back

Divide 1 by the denominator of the unit fraction.

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What is the sum of two unit fractions \frac{1}{2} and \frac{1}{3}?

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The sum is \frac{5}{6}.

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What is the relationship between unit fractions and proper fractions?

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All unit fractions are proper fractions, but not all proper fractions are unit fractions.