Decomposing Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, consisting of a numerator (top number) and 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 smaller fractions that add up to the original fraction.

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How can you decompose 5/8?

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5/8 can be decomposed as 4/8 + 1/8, 3/8 + 2/8, or 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8.

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What is a unit fraction?

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A unit fraction is a fraction where the numerator is 1, such as 1/2, 1/3, or 1/4.

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How can you decompose 4/7?

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4/7 can be decomposed as 1/7 + 1/7 + 1/7 + 1/7, 2/7 + 2/7, or 3/7 + 1/7.

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

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

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How can you decompose 6/12?

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6/12 can be decomposed as 3/12 + 3/12 or 2/12 + 4/12.

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What is the value of 2/5?

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2/5 represents two parts out of five equal parts.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator represents the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator represents the number of parts being considered or taken.