Unit Fractions, Decomposing, and Composing Fractions

Front

What is the term for the number that identifies the total parts or pieces in a fraction?

Back

Denominator

Front

What is a unit fraction?

Back

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

Front

How can you represent the shaded portion of a figure as a fraction?

Back

By adding the unit fractions that correspond to the shaded parts.

Front

What does it mean to compose a fraction?

Back

To put together smaller fractions to form a larger fraction.

Front

What is the name of the fraction 3/6?

Back

Three sixths.

Front

Which of the following is a unit fraction: 1/4, 2/3, or 1/2?

Back

1/4 and 1/2 are unit fractions; 2/3 is not.

Front

What is the numerator in a fraction?

Back

The number that represents the parts being considered.

Front

If you have 2/6, how can you express it using unit fractions?

Back

1/6 + 1/6.

Front

What is the relationship between unit fractions and composing fractions?

Back

Unit fractions can be added together to compose larger fractions.

Front

What is the simplest form of the fraction 4/8?

Back

1/2.