Decompose the following fraction:
| 5 | |
| 8 |
Show unit fraction notation:
A fraction can be expressed as:
Whole number * unit fraction
Unit fraction is 1/8
5 x 1/8
Use numerator = 1
Denominator stays at 8
1/8 + 4/8
Use numerator = 2
Denominator stays at 8
2/8 + 3/8
Use numerator = 3
Denominator stays at 8
3/8 + 2/8
Use numerator = 4
Denominator stays at 8
4/8 + 1/8
Final Answer
1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8
