TUESDAY 12-17-24 = Decomposing Fractions

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What is a unit fraction?

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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.

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How do you add unit fractions?

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To add unit fractions, you need a common denominator. For example, 1/4 + 1/4 = 2/4.

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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, often unit fractions.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value, such as 1/2 and 2/4.

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How can you tell if two fractions are equivalent?

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Two fractions are equivalent if you can simplify them to the same fraction or if you can cross-multiply and get the same product.

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Decompose the fraction 3/4 into unit fractions.

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

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

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

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If 1/2 of a pizza is eaten, what fraction is left?

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If 1/2 of a pizza is eaten, 1/2 of the pizza is left.

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What is the sum of 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8?

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1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8 = 4/8.

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How do you find a common denominator for 1/4 and 1/2?

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The common denominator for 1/4 and 1/2 is 4. Convert 1/2 to 2/4.