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4
1/4 + 1/2 = ****
You wish to convert 1/2 into an equivalent
fraction with a denominator of 4.
To do so
you divide 4 by 2 and arrive at an answer of
2.
Since the denominator must be multiplied
by 2 to get four, the numerator must also be
multiplied by _______________ to keep the
fraction equivalent.
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2
1/2 x 2/2 =
1/2 x 2/2 = 2/4
1/4 + 2/4 =
(Finish working the problem)
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3/4
3/4 is an example of a PROPER FRACTION--one
whose value is less than unity (Unity = 1).
1/4 + 2/4 = 3/4
A fraction whose value is less than unity is
called a ________________ fraction.
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