How to decompose fractions

What does the word "decompose" mean?

• Put together

• Break apart

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TEKS.ELA.4.2A.IV

TEKS.ELA.4.2A.V

TEKS.ELA.4.2B.V

TEKS.ELA.4.2B.VI

TEKS.MATH.4.3C

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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TEKS.MATH.3.3A

TEKS.MATH.3.3D

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

• 4

• 9

• 3

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TEKS.MATH.3.3A

TEKS.MATH.3.3D

4/4 is the same as:

• one whole

• four wholes

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TEKS.MATH.2.3A

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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TEKS.MATH.4.3B