TUESDAY 12-17-24 = Decomposing Fractions

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What is a unit fraction?

Back

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 1/4.

Front

How do you decompose a fraction?

Back

To decompose a fraction, you break it down into a sum of unit fractions or other fractions that add up to the original fraction.

Front

What is the sum of 1/4 + 1/4?

Back

1/4 + 1/4 = 2/4.

Front

What does it mean for fractions to be equivalent?

Back

Fractions are equivalent if they represent the same part of a whole, such as 1/2 and 2/4.

Front

How can you express 4/8 as a sum of unit fractions?

Back

4/8 can be expressed as 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8.

Front

What is the sum of 3/8 + 2/8 + 1/8?

Back

3/8 + 2/8 + 1/8 = 6/8.

Front

If 1/2 of a pizza is eaten, how can it be represented in terms of eighths?

Back

1/2 can be represented as 4/8.

Front

What is the relationship between 2/4 and 1/2?

Back

2/4 is equivalent to 1/2.

Front

How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

Back

To add fractions with the same denominator, you add the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

Front

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

Back

1/3 + 1/3 = 2/3.