Decomposing Fractions

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 the fraction 4/7?

Back

You can decompose 4/7 as 1/7 + 1/7 + 1/7 + 1/7, 2/7 + 2/7, or 3/7 + 1/7.

Front

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

Back

The sum is 3/4.

Front

What is another way to decompose 3/8?

Back

You can decompose 3/8 as 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8.

Front

If Brad ate 3/4 of his Kit-Kat bar, how much did Zech get?

Back

Zech got 1/4 of the Kit-Kat bar.

Front

What is the equation represented by 5/10 + 2/10?

Back

The equation represents 7/10.

Front

Can you give an example of decomposing 2/5?

Back

You can decompose 2/5 as 1/5 + 1/5.

Front

What is the value of 1/10 + 1/10 + 1/10 + 1/10 + 1/10 + 1/10 + 1/10?

Back

The value is 7/10.

Front

How can you express 6/8 in terms of smaller fractions?

Back

You can express 6/8 as 4/8 + 2/8 or 3/8 + 3/8.

Front

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

Back

The sum is 1.