Unit 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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What is the unit fraction represented by the denominator 10?

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1/10

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What is the unit fraction represented by the denominator 8?

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1/8

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How do you identify a unit fraction from a visual representation?

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A unit fraction can be identified by counting the number of equal parts in a whole and recognizing that the fraction represents one of those parts.

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What is the relationship between unit fractions and division?

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Unit fractions represent the division of 1 by a whole number, indicating how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How can unit fractions be used in real-life applications?

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Unit fractions can be used in various real-life situations such as sharing food, dividing resources, and measuring quantities.

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What is the sum of two unit fractions with the same denominator?

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The sum of two unit fractions with the same denominator is equal to the sum of the numerators over the common denominator (e.g., 1/4 + 1/4 = 2/4 = 1/2).

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What is the sum of 1/10 and 1/8?

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To add 1/10 and 1/8, find a common denominator (40): (4/40) + (5/40) = 9/40.

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How do you compare two unit fractions?

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To compare two unit fractions, look at their denominators; the fraction with the smaller denominator is larger (e.g., 1/2 is greater than 1/10).

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What is the unit fraction for 1/2?

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1/2 is a unit fraction because it represents one part of a whole divided into two equal parts.