Decomposing mixed numbers

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, such as 1 1/2.

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How do you decompose a mixed number?

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To decompose a mixed number, you break it down into a sum of its whole number and fractions.

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Decompose 1 5/8.

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8/8 + 2/8 + 3/8.

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Decompose 1 4/12.

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12/12 + 2/12 + 2/12.

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What is a unit fraction?

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A unit fraction is a fraction with a numerator of one, such as 1/3.

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If Leslie has 4/5 and subtracts 1/5, what does she have now?

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3/5.

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

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1/2.

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If you have 3/4 of a pizza and eat 1/4, how much is left?

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2/4 or 1/2.

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What does it mean to subtract fractions?

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To subtract fractions, you find a common denominator and then subtract the numerators.

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What is the result of 5/8 - 1/8?

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4/8 or 1/2.