Decompose Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, expressed as a numerator (top number) over a denominator (bottom number).

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What does it mean to decompose a fraction?

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

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number of a fraction, indicating how many parts are being considered.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction, indicating how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How can you represent the fraction 3/4 as a sum of fractions?

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

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numerator and denominator are different.

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How do you find equivalent fractions?

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You can find equivalent fractions by multiplying or dividing the numerator and denominator by the same non-zero number.

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What is a mixed number?

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

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How can you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that over the original denominator.

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What is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator, such as 2/3.