Decomposing Fractions
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Practice Questions
- Decompose the fraction:3/4 = ?
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1/4 + 1/4 + 1/4
- Decompose the fraction:4/5 = ?
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1/5 + 1/5 + 1/5 + 1/5
- Decompose the fraction:3/3 = ?
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1/3 + 1/3 + 1/3
- Decompose the fraction:2/5 = ?
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1/5 + 1/5
- Decompose the fraction:6/6 = ?
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1/6 + 1/6 + 1/6 + 1/6 + 1/6 + 1/6
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Teacher Resources
Teaching Notes
Emphasize visual models to show parts of a whole. Highlight that unit fractions have a numerator of 1.
Vocabulary
Common Mistakes
- Incorrectly identifying unit fractions
- Forgetting the denominator
- Miscounting shaded parts
- Not using only 1 in numerator
Differentiation
Discussion Questions
- What is a unit fraction?
- How does the denominator help us?
- Why is the numerator always 1?
- How can models show fraction decomposition?
Extension Activities
- Use fraction strips.
- Draw fraction models.
- Find different decompositions.
Parent Tip
Ask your child to show how 1/2 can be made of two 1/4 pieces.
Learning Path
Skill Level
beginner
Estimated Time
15 minutes