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

Decompose the fraction 6/10.

Back

2/10 + 4/10

Front

How can you decompose 4/7?

Back

1/7 + 1/7 + 1/7 + 1/7

Front

Decompose the fraction 3/4.

Back

2/4 + 1/4

Front

Which of the following is NOT a way to decompose 9/12?

Back

7/12 + 1/12 + 2/12

Front

What is a proper fraction?

Back

A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator.

Front

What is an improper fraction?

Back

An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

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What is a mixed number?

Back

A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction.

Front

Decompose the fraction 1/2.

Back

1/4 + 1/4

Front

Decompose the fraction 5/8.

Back

4/8 + 1/8 or 3/8 + 2/8