Decompose the following fraction:
| 8 | |
| 12 |
Show unit fraction notation:
A fraction can be expressed as:
Whole number * unit fraction
Unit fraction is 1/12
8 x 1/12
Use numerator = 1
Denominator stays at 12
1/12 + 7/12
Use numerator = 2
Denominator stays at 12
2/12 + 6/12
Use numerator = 3
Denominator stays at 12
3/12 + 5/12
Use numerator = 4
Denominator stays at 12
4/12 + 4/12
Use numerator = 5
Denominator stays at 12
5/12 + 3/12
Use numerator = 6
Denominator stays at 12
6/12 + 2/12
Use numerator = 7
Denominator stays at 12
7/12 + 1/12
Final Answer
1/12 + 1/12 + 1/12 + 1/12 + 1/12 + 1/12 + 1/12 + 1/12
