Decomposing Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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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?

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To decompose a fraction means to break it down into smaller fractions that add up to the original fraction.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3B

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates the total number of equal parts in a whole.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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How can you decompose the fraction 3/4?

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You can decompose 3/4 into 1/4 + 1/4 + 1/4.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3B

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numerator and denominator are different.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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How do you find equivalent fractions?

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You can find equivalent fractions by multiplying or dividing the numerator and denominator by the same number.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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What is the sum of 1/2 and 1/4?

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The sum of 1/2 and 1/4 is 3/4.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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If you have 2/3, how can you decompose it?

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You can decompose 2/3 into 1/3 + 1/3.

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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 how fractions work and makes it easier to add or subtract them.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3A