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How do you decompose 1 1/4

User Bdar
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1/4 = 0.25 0.25 x 4 = 1
(1/4 + 1/4 + 1/4 + 1/4) = 1 + 1/4 (the extra)

Answer: 1/4 + 1/4 + 1/4 + 1/4 + 1/4

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There are 4 EQUAL pieces.

To build 1 whole you must add together 4 pieces or compose the fraction with all four pieces 1/4 + 1/4 + 1/4 + 1/4 = 4/4 or 1 whole.
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