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 with the same denominator.

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Decompose 1 4/12.

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

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

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

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Decompose 1 3/4.

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

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What is the value of 2/4 + 1/4?

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2/4 + 1/4 = 3/4.

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Decompose 2 6/8.

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

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What is the fraction equivalent of 1 whole?

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1 whole is equivalent to 4/4.

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If Maria had 1 carton of milk and Jim drank half, how much is left?

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1/2 of the carton is left.

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What is the sum of 1/4 and 3/4?

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1/4 + 3/4 = 4/4 or 1 whole.