Decomposing 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, such as 1/2, 1/3, or 1/10.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2A

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How do you decompose a fraction?

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To decompose a fraction means to break it down into a sum of smaller fractions, often unit fractions.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3B

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What is the decomposition of 6/10?

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1/10 + 1/10 + 1/10 + 1/10 + 1/10 + 1/10.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3B

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What is another way to decompose 6/10?

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2/10 + 4/10.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3B

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What is the decomposition of 4/7?

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1/7 + 1/7 + 1/7 + 1/7, 3/7 + 1/7, or 2/7 + 2/7.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3B

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What is the decomposition of 5/8?

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1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8 + 2/8.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3B

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How can you express 3/4 as a sum of fractions?

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2/4 + 1/4.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3B

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What is the sum of 1/10 + 1/10 + 1/10 + 1/10 + 1/10 + 1/10?

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6/10.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3A

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Can you decompose 3/4 into unit fractions?

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Yes, it can be decomposed into 1/4 + 1/4 + 1/4 + 1/4.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3B

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What is the importance of decomposing fractions?

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Decomposing fractions helps in understanding their parts and makes it easier to perform operations like addition and subtraction.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B