How to decompose fractions

What does the word "decompose" mean?

• Put together

• Break apart

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is a mixed number?

• A number that contains a whole number and a fraction part

• A fraction that is less than 1/2

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

How many fourths are in the mixed number 2 1/4?

• 4

• 9

• 3

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

4/4 is the same as:

• one whole

• four wholes

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CCSS.3.G.A.2

On a sheet of paper, decompose 2 1/4 in to four parts, then type your answer into the response box.  Remember, it should add up to 9/4, and there is more than one correct way to do this.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3A