Decomposing Fractions

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What does it mean to decompose a fraction?

Back

To decompose a fraction means to break it down into smaller parts or sums of fractions.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3B

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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, like 1/2 or 1/3.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2A

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How can you represent 2/5 as a sum of unit fractions?

Back

2/5 can be represented as 1/5 + 1/5.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3A

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What is the shaded area in a tape diagram?

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The shaded area in a tape diagram represents a part of the whole, often shown as a fraction.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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How do you decompose 6/8 into a sum of unit fractions?

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6/8 can be decomposed as 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3B

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What is the equation for the shaded area if 3 out of 5 parts are shaded?

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The equation is 3/5.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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If a pizza is divided into 4 equal parts and 1 part is taken, what fraction is left?

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3/4 of the pizza is left.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2A

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What does it mean to break apart numbers?

Back

Breaking apart numbers means to separate them into smaller, more manageable parts.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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How can you represent 4/10 as a sum of unit fractions?

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4/10 can be represented as 1/10 + 1/10 + 1/10 + 1/10.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3A