Decomposing Fractions

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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.

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Decompose the fraction 1/2 into unit fractions.

Back

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

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What does it mean to decompose a fraction?

Back

To decompose a fraction means to break it down into the sum of smaller fractions, usually unit fractions.

Front

Decompose the fraction 3/4 into unit fractions.

Back

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

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

Back

1/3 + 1/3 + 1/3 = 3/3 = 1.

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If a cake is shared among 4 people, how much does each person get?

Back

Each person gets 1/4 of the cake.

Front

Decompose the fraction 5/6 into unit fractions.

Back

5/6 = 1/6 + 1/6 + 1/6 + 1/6 + 1/6.

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What is the sum of 1/5 + 1/5 + 1/5 + 1/5 + 1/5?

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

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Decompose the fraction 2/3 into unit fractions.

Back

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

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What is a pictorial model in fractions?

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A pictorial model is a visual representation of fractions, often using shapes or drawings to show how fractions are divided.