Decomposing Fractions

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole, consisting of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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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 the sum of two or more fractions that add up to the original fraction.

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What is a unit fraction?

Back

A unit fraction is a fraction that has a numerator of 1, such as 1/2, 1/3, or 1/4.

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How can you decompose the fraction 6/12?

Back

6/12 can be decomposed into 3/12 + 3/12.

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What is the sum of 1/6 + 1/6 + 1/6?

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The sum is 3/6.

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What is another way to decompose 3/8?

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3/8 can be decomposed into 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8.

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If you have 4/8, how can you decompose it?

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4/8 can be decomposed into 2/8 + 2/8.

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What is the denominator in the fraction 5/9?

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The denominator is 9.

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What is the numerator in the fraction 7/10?

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The numerator is 7.

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Can you decompose 1/2?

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Yes, 1/2 can be decomposed into 1/4 + 1/4.