Decomposing Fractions

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What does it mean to decompose a fraction?

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To break apart the fraction into a sum of unit fractions.

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What is a unit fraction?

Back

A fraction where the numerator is 1 and the denominator is a positive integer, like 1/2 or 1/5.

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Decompose 5/12 into the sum of its unit fractions.

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1/12 + 1/12 + 1/12 + 1/12 + 1/12 = 5/12.

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How do you decompose 6/10 into a sum of unit fractions?

Back

1/10 + 1/10 + 1/10 + 1/10 + 1/10 + 1/10.

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

Back

4/3 or 1 and 1/3.

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What fraction of a circle is NOT shaded if 5/6 is shaded?

Back

1/6.

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What is the first step in decomposing a fraction?

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Identify the unit fractions that add up to the original fraction.

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If you have 3/4, how can you decompose it?

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1/4 + 1/4 + 1/4.

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What is the relationship between decomposing fractions and addition?

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Decomposing fractions involves adding unit fractions together.

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What does the term 'break apart' mean in math?

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To separate a number or fraction into smaller parts.