Decompose the following fraction:

4
6

Show unit fraction notation:

A fraction can be expressed as:
Whole number * unit fraction

Unit fraction is 1/6

4 x 1/6

Use numerator = 1

Denominator stays at 6

1/6 + 3/6

    
    
    
    
    
    
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Use numerator = 2

Denominator stays at 6

2/6 + 2/6

    
    
    
    
    
    
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Use numerator = 3

Denominator stays at 6

3/6 + 1/6

    
    
    
    
    
    
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Final Answer


1/6 + 1/6 + 1/6 + 1/6