Decompose the following fraction:
| 9 | |
| 15 |
Show unit fraction notation:
A fraction can be expressed as:
Whole number * unit fraction
Unit fraction is 1/15
9 x 1/15
Use numerator = 1
Denominator stays at 15
1/15 + 8/15
Use numerator = 2
Denominator stays at 15
2/15 + 7/15
Use numerator = 3
Denominator stays at 15
3/15 + 6/15
Use numerator = 4
Denominator stays at 15
4/15 + 5/15
Use numerator = 5
Denominator stays at 15
5/15 + 4/15
Use numerator = 6
Denominator stays at 15
6/15 + 3/15
Use numerator = 7
Denominator stays at 15
7/15 + 2/15
Use numerator = 8
Denominator stays at 15
8/15 + 1/15
Final Answer
1/15 + 1/15 + 1/15 + 1/15 + 1/15 + 1/15 + 1/15 + 1/15 + 1/15
