Copy of TEKS.MATH.4.3A

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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 decompose a fraction?

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

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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 3 1/2.

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

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Divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder over the original denominator is the fraction.

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

Back

1/4 + 1/4 = 2/4, which simplifies to 1/2.

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What is the sum of 2/4 + 1/4?

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2/4 + 1/4 = 3/4.

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How can you express 3/4 using unit fractions?

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

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What is the equivalent of 7/2 as a mixed number?

Back

7/2 = 3 1/2.

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How can you express 4/7 using unit fractions?

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4/7 can be expressed as 1/7 + 1/7 + 1/7 + 1/7.

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What is the sum of 4/12 + 4/12 + 1/12?

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4/12 + 4/12 + 1/12 = 9/12.