Decompose a fraction in two ways — Homework — page 1
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Worksheet directions

Grade 4 • Homework • Use the strategies practiced in class. Show your work and check your answers.

Sample questions

  1. Write 9/8 as a sum of unit fractions and as a sum of two fractions with denominator 8. Explain why both sums name the same amount. Answer: ___
  2. Write 7/6 as a sum of unit fractions and as a sum of two fractions with denominator 6. Explain why both sums name the same amount. Answer: ___
  3. Write 5/3 as a sum of unit fractions and as a sum of two fractions with denominator 3. Explain why both sums name the same amount. Answer: ___
  4. Write 4/5 as a sum of unit fractions and as a sum of two fractions with denominator 5. Explain why both sums name the same amount. Answer: ___
  5. Write 7/10 as a sum of unit fractions and as a sum of two fractions with denominator 10. Explain why both sums name the same amount. Answer: ___
  6. Write 11/12 as a sum of unit fractions and as a sum of two fractions with denominator 12. Explain why both sums name the same amount. Answer: ___

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Common Core connections

Source labels: 4.NF.B.3b. Review the learning goals below to check the fit for your class.

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