How do you decompose fractions?

In this lesson you will learn how to decompose a fraction

by breaking up the fraction into a sum of fractions.

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Fractions can be shown in different ways.

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Numerator: How many parts you have

Denominator: How many equal parts make up a whole

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+ +++ =56

+ + + + =

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+ + =

+ +56=

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Using your manipulatives, show another way to decompose the fraction .

Write the equation on your white board.

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Using your manipulatives, show another way to decompose the fraction .

Write the equation on your white board.

Discuss your equation with your classmates. How many different equations did you

make?

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+ =

+ + + + + =

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Using your manipulatives, show another way to decompose the fraction .

Write the equation on your white board.

Let’s ReviewCore Lesson

Using your manipulatives, show another way to decompose the fraction .

Write the equation on your white board.

Discuss your equation with your classmates. How many different equations did you

make?

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Which fraction does this decomposition represent? +

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Which fraction does this decomposition represent? + + + =

In this lesson you learned how to decompose a fraction by

breaking up the fraction into a sum of fractions.