Decompose the following fraction:
| 8 | |
| 14 |
Show unit fraction notation:
A fraction can be expressed as:
Whole number * unit fraction
Unit fraction is 1/14
8 x 1/14
Use numerator = 1
Denominator stays at 14
1/14 + 7/14
Use numerator = 2
Denominator stays at 14
2/14 + 6/14
Use numerator = 3
Denominator stays at 14
3/14 + 5/14
Use numerator = 4
Denominator stays at 14
4/14 + 4/14
Use numerator = 5
Denominator stays at 14
5/14 + 3/14
Use numerator = 6
Denominator stays at 14
6/14 + 2/14
Use numerator = 7
Denominator stays at 14
7/14 + 1/14
Final Answer
1/14 + 1/14 + 1/14 + 1/14 + 1/14 + 1/14 + 1/14 + 1/14
