Decomposing 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 do you add fractions with the same denominator?

Back

To add fractions with the same denominator, keep the denominator the same and add the numerators. For example, 1/6 + 1/6 = (1+1)/6 = 2/6.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

What does it mean to decompose a fraction?

Back

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

Front

How can you decompose 3/4?

Back

3/4 can be decomposed as 1/4 + 1/4 + 1/4 or 2/4 + 1/4.

Front

What is the equivalent fraction of 3/6?

Back

3/6 is equivalent to 1/2.

Front

Which of the following is a way to decompose 9/12? 4/12 + 4/12 + 1/12 or 8/12 + 1/12?

Back

4/12 + 4/12 + 1/12 is a way to decompose 9/12.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

How can you express 7/8 using smaller parts?

Back

7/8 can be expressed as 4/8 + 2/8 + 1/8.

Front

What is the sum of 1/6 + 1/6 + 1/6?

Back

1/6 + 1/6 + 1/6 = 3/6.