Decomposing Fractions

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

Which of the following is NOT a unit fraction: 1/2, 3/4, 1/9, 1/4?

Back

3/4 is NOT a unit fraction.

Front

How can you decompose the fraction 5/8?

Back

You can decompose 5/8 as 4/8 + 1/8, 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8, or 3/8 + 2/8.

Front

What is the sum of the unit fractions 1/9 + 1/9 + 1/9?

Back

The sum is 3/9, which can be simplified to 1/3.

Front

Which of the following is a unit fraction: 2/5, 5/8, 1/8, 7/10?

Back

1/8 is a unit fraction.

Front

How can you decompose 6/12?

Back

You can decompose 6/12 as 5/12 + 1/12 or 2/12 + 3/12.

Front

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

Back

The value is 2/3.

Front

How can you express 3/9 as a sum of unit fractions?

Back

You can express 3/9 as 1/9 + 1/9 + 1/9.

Front

What is the denominator of the unit fraction 1/4?

Back

The denominator is 4.

Front

If you have 1/2, how can you decompose it?

Back

You can decompose 1/2 as 1/4 + 1/4.