4.3B Decompose a Fraction

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What does it mean to decompose a fraction?

Back

Decomposing a fraction means breaking it down into smaller fractions that add up to the original fraction.

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What is the fraction representation of 3/4?

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3/4 can be decomposed into 1/4 + 1/4 + 1/4.

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How can you represent 1/2 using smaller fractions?

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1/2 can be represented as 1/4 + 1/4.

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What is the sum of 1/3 + 1/3 + 1/3?

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The sum is 1, or 3/3.

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If you have 2/5, how can you decompose it?

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2/5 can be decomposed into 1/5 + 1/5.

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What is the equivalent of 4/6 in terms of smaller fractions?

Back

4/6 can be decomposed into 2/6 + 2/6.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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You add the numerators and keep the same denominator.

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What is the result of 1/2 + 1/2?

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The result is 1, or 2/2.

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What is the fraction representation of 5/8?

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5/8 can be decomposed into 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8.

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How can you express 3/4 using different fractions?

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3/4 can be expressed as 1/2 + 1/4.