Practice Unit Fraction in Math
Use these practice problems to test your method after reviewing the concept explanation and worked examples.
Quick Recap
A fraction with numerator 1, like \frac{1}{3} or \frac{1}{8}, representing exactly one equal part of a whole.
The building blocks of fractions—\frac{1}{2} is one of two equal parts, \frac{1}{4} is one of four.
Example 1
easyExpress \dfrac{7}{12} as a sum of distinct unit fractions with denominator at most 12.
Example 2
mediumWhich is larger, \dfrac{1}{7} or \dfrac{1}{9}? Explain using the meaning of unit fractions, then verify with a common denominator.
Example 3
easyOrder the unit fractions \dfrac{1}{3}, \dfrac{1}{10}, \dfrac{1}{5}, \dfrac{1}{2} from least to greatest.
Example 4
mediumA recipe uses \dfrac{3}{4} cup of flour. Express this as a sum of unit fractions using only \dfrac{1}{2} and \dfrac{1}{4}.