Decompose Fractions

Front

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 can you decompose the fraction 5/2?

Back

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

Front

What does it mean to decompose a fraction?

Back

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

Front

What is the fraction represented by 3 shaded parts out of 4 equal parts?

Back

The fraction is 3/4.

Front

How can you express 3/4 using unit fractions?

Back

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

Front

What is the fraction 7/6?

Back

7/6 is an improper fraction that means seven parts out of six equal parts.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a correct decomposition of 7/6?

Back

7/6 = 2/6 + 3/6 is NOT a correct decomposition.

Front

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

Back

The sum is 2/3.

Front

How can you decompose the fraction 2/3?

Back

2/3 can be decomposed as 1/3 + 1/3.

Front

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

Back

The total is 3/4.