Decompose the following fraction:
| 7 | |
| 16 |
Show unit fraction notation:
A fraction can be expressed as:
Whole number * unit fraction
Unit fraction is 1/16
7 x 1/16
Use numerator = 1
Denominator stays at 16
1/16 + 6/16
Use numerator = 2
Denominator stays at 16
2/16 + 5/16
Use numerator = 3
Denominator stays at 16
3/16 + 4/16
Use numerator = 4
Denominator stays at 16
4/16 + 3/16
Use numerator = 5
Denominator stays at 16
5/16 + 2/16
Use numerator = 6
Denominator stays at 16
6/16 + 1/16
Final Answer
1/16 + 1/16 + 1/16 + 1/16 + 1/16 + 1/16 + 1/16
