Representing Fractions as Sums of Unit Fractions Using Pictures

This lesson teaches how to represent fractions as sums of unit fractions using visual aids. It begins with an introduction to fractions, explaining the roles of numerators and denominators. Examples using pizza and lemonade illustrate how fractions can be broken down into unit fractions. The lesson concludes with a ribbon example, reinforcing the concept of unit fractions and their addition.

What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

• The total number of fractions

• The number of parts being considered

• The number of parts a whole is divided into

• The number of whole items

If a pizza is divided into 8 pieces and you eat 2, what is the fraction of the pizza you have eaten?

• 1/8

• 2/8

• 1/3

• 2/3

What is a unit fraction?

• A fraction with a numerator of one

• A fraction with equal numerator and denominator

• A fraction representing a whole

• A fraction with a denominator of one

How many unit fractions of 1/6 make up 3/6?

• Three

• Two

• Six

• Four

If a ribbon is divided into 4 equal parts and you have 3 parts, what fraction of the ribbon do you have?

• 4/4

• 3/4

• 2/4

• 1/4