Decomposing Fractions

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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 denominator is the fraction.

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What is the improper fraction for the mixed number 4 3/5?

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The improper fraction is 23/5.

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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 parts or sums of fractions.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, such as 4/8 being equivalent to 1/2.

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What is the sum of 4/10 + 2/10 + 1/10?

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The sum is 7/10.

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How can you represent 1/2 using equivalent fractions?

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1/2 can be represented as 2/4, 3/6, or 4/8.

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What is the proper fraction for the whole number 3?

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The proper fraction is 3/1.

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If you have 3 1/2, what is the improper fraction?

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The improper fraction is 7/2.

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What is the first step in decomposing the fraction 4/5?

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You can express 4/5 as 2/5 + 2/5 or 3/5 + 1/5.