This handy Spectrum Math Grade 4 Answer Key Chapter 6 Lesson 6.6 Decomposing Fractions provides detailed answers for the workbook questions.
Spectrum Math Grade 4 Chapter 6 Lesson 6.6 Decomposing Fractions Answers Key
\(\frac{1}{4}\) + \(\frac{1}{4}\) + \(\frac{1}{4}\) = \(\frac{3}{4}\)
OR
\(\frac{2}{4}\) + \(\frac{1}{4}\) = \(\frac{3}{4}\)
Decompose each fraction in two ways. Write two equations to show your thinking.
Question 1.
a.
b. \(\frac{5}{6}\)
Answer:
Explanation:
\(\frac{1}{6}\) + \(\frac{1}{6}\) + \(\frac{1}{6}\) + \(\frac{1}{6}\) + \(\frac{1}{6}\) = \(\frac{5}{6}\)
Question 2.
a. \(\frac{4}{12}\)
Answer:
\(\frac{1}{3}\)
Explanation:
\(\frac{1}{12}\) + \(\frac{1}{12}\) + \(\frac{1}{12}\) + \(\frac{1}{12}\) = \(\frac{4}{12}\) = \(\frac{1}{3}\)
b. \(\frac{3}{8}\)
Answer:
Explanation:
\(\frac{1}{8}\) + \(\frac{1}{8}\) + \(\frac{1}{8}\) = \(\frac{3}{8}\)