Decomposing Fractions

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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

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 3/4?

Back

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

Front

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

Back

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

Front

How can you decompose 4/7?

Back

4/7 can be decomposed in multiple ways: 1/7 + 1/7 + 1/7 + 1/7, 2/7 + 2/7, or 3/7 + 1/7.

Front

What is the equation for 4/10 + 2/10 + 1/10?

Back

4/10 + 2/10 + 1/10 = 7/10.

Front

What is the value of 2/4?

Back

2/4 is equal to 1/2.

Front

How can you express 1/2 using unit fractions?

Back

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

Front

What is the relationship between 1/3 and 2/3?

Back

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