{"id":487,"date":"2022-03-11T13:29:31","date_gmt":"2022-03-11T13:29:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/article-test\/?page_id=487"},"modified":"2023-07-13T09:51:23","modified_gmt":"2023-07-13T09:51:23","slug":"unit-fractions-definition-with-examples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/fractions\/unit-fraction","title":{"rendered":"Unit Fraction &#8211; Definition, Examples, Practice Problems"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"aioseo-breadcrumbs\"><span class=\"aioseo-breadcrumb\">\n\tMath-Vocabulary\n<\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-700dd2d1-6946-4a7d-854c-86b8ac1562a2\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\"\n                    data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \"><ul><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/fractions\/unit-fraction#1-what-is-a-unit-fraction>What Is a Unit Fraction?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/fractions\/unit-fraction#3-how-to-multiply-unit-fractions>How to Multiply Unit Fractions<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/fractions\/unit-fraction#4-how-to-add-unit-fractions>How to Add Unit Fractions<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/fractions\/unit-fraction#6-solved-examples-on-unit-fraction>Solved Examples on Unit Fraction<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/fractions\/unit-fraction#7-practice-problems-on-unit-fraction>Practice Problems on Unit Fraction<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/fractions\/unit-fraction#8-frequently-asked-questions-on-unit-fraction>Frequently Asked Questions on Unit Fraction<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"0-unit-fraction-introduction\">Unit Fraction &#8211; Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">In mathematics, fractions represent a part of a whole thing, region, or collection. In other words, a fraction is a numerical value that depicts a portion or section of an entire quantity that can be a number, a certain value, or a thing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Every fraction includes a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/division\/numerator\" title=\"\">numerator<\/a> and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/fractions\/denominator\" title=\"\">denominator<\/a>, separated by a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/horizontal\" title=\"\">horizontal line<\/a> called the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/fractions\/fraction-bar\" title=\"\">fractional bar.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Unit-Fraction-1.png\" alt=\"Numerator and denominator of a fraction\" class=\"wp-image-12508\" title=\"Numerator and denominator of a fraction\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Unit-Fraction-1.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Unit-Fraction-1-300x234.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Based on the value of the numerator and denominator, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/fractions\/fraction\" title=\"\">fractions<\/a> are categorized under several types, like an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/fractions\/improper-fraction\" title=\"\">improper fraction<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/proper-fraction\" title=\"\">proper fraction<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/fractions\/unit-fraction\" title=\"\">unit fraction<\/a>, etc.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div 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300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>In math, a unit fraction can be defined as a fraction whose numerator is 1. It represents 1 shaded part of all the equal parts of the whole.&nbsp; The term \u201cunit\u201d means one.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">For instance, if a pizza is divided into 4 equal portions and one person is eating one portion of it, it can be numerically represented as 1\/4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"317\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Unit-Fraction-3.png\" alt=\"A pizza slice as a unit fraction\" class=\"wp-image-12511\" title=\"A pizza slice as a unit fraction\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Unit-Fraction-3.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Unit-Fraction-3-300x153.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">If a whole is divided into three equal parts, each part is represented by the fraction 1\/3, written as one-third of the whole.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Similarly, if a whole is divided into four or five equal parts, each part is represented by the fraction 1\/4 or 1\/5, written as one-fourth or one-fifth of the whole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"706\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Unit-Fraction-4.png\" alt=\"Unit fractions visual representation\" class=\"wp-image-12512\" title=\"Unit fractions visual representation\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Unit-Fraction-4.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Unit-Fraction-4-263x300.png 263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div 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id=\"2-difference-between-unit-and-non-unit-fraction\">Difference Between Unit and Non-unit Fraction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">While a unit means one, a non-unit represents any number other than one. Hence, a non-unit fraction is a fraction with a numerator other than one. The denominator can be any whole number except 0. Examples: 2\/3, 3\/5, 4\/7, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"401\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Unit-Fraction-5.png\" alt=\"Unit and Non-unit fractions\" class=\"wp-image-12513\" title=\"Unit and Non-unit fractions\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Unit-Fraction-5.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Unit-Fraction-5-300x194.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"3-how-to-multiply-unit-fractions\">How to Multiply Unit Fractions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">A unit fraction can be multiplied with other unit fractions, non-unit fractions, or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/number-sense\/whole-numbers\" title=\"\">whole number<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Multiplying Unit Fractions with Unit Fractions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">We simply multiply the numerator with the numerator and the denominator with the denominator.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">For example, let\u2019s multiply $\\frac{1}{3}$ and $\\frac{1}{4}$.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$\\frac{1}{3}&nbsp; \\times \\frac{1}{4} = \\frac{1 \\times 1}{3 \\times 4} =\\frac{1}{12}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Multiplying Unit Fractions with Non-unit Fractions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">We simply multiply the numerator with the numerator and the denominator with the denominator. We simplify the result only if necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">For example, let\u2019s multiply $\\frac{1}{2}$ and $\\frac{3}{5}$.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$\\frac{1}{2}&nbsp; \\times \\frac{3}{5} = \\frac{1 \\times 3}{2 \\times 5} = \\frac{3}{10}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"4-how-to-add-unit-fractions\">How to Add Unit Fractions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Let\u2019s understand how to add unit fractions with&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">i) same denominators&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">ii) different denominators<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>With the Same Denominators<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Here, we only add the numerators and place the resulting sum over the common denominator. Then, we simplify our results if necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">For example: Let\u2019s add $\\frac{1}{4}$ and $\\frac{1}{4}$.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$\\frac{1}{4} + \\frac{1}{4}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$= \\frac{1 + 1}{4}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$= \\frac{2}{4}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$= \\frac{1}{2}$&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>With Different Denominators<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Let\u2019s say we need to add $\\frac{1}{4}$ and $\\frac{1}{5}$. Here\u2019s how to do it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> <strong>Identify the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/number-sense\/least-common-multiple\" title=\"\">least common multiple<\/a> of the denominators.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Identify the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/multiplication\/least-common-denominator\" title=\"\">least common denominator<\/a> (LCD) of the given fractions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">For that, we list the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/multiplication\/multiple\" title=\"\">multiples<\/a> of each denominator until we find the first common one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Multiples of 4 = 4, 8, 12, 16, <strong>20<\/strong>, 24 . . .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Multiples of 5 = 5, 10, 15, <strong>20 <\/strong>. . .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">So, the least common multiple here is 20.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Step 2: Convert each fraction to an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/fractions\/equivalent-fractions\" title=\"\">equivalent fraction<\/a> with the least common multiple as the denominator.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Here, the LCM is 20.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">To convert $\\frac{1}{4}$ to a denominator with 20, we will have to multiply the fraction by $\\frac{5}{5}$.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$\\frac{1}{4}&nbsp; \\times \\frac{5}{5} = \\frac{5}{20}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">To convert $\\frac{1}{5}$ to a denominator with 20, we will have to multiply the fraction by \\frac{4}{4}$.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$\\frac{1}{5}&nbsp; \\times \\frac{4}{4} = \\frac{4}{20}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Step 3: Add the fraction using the equivalent fractions and simplify.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Now, the denominator of both the fractions is the same. So, we add the numerators of the like fractions and place the resulting sum over the common denominator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$\\frac{1}{4} + \\frac{1}{5}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$= \\frac{5}{20} + \\frac{4}{20}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$= \\frac{5 + 4}{20}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$= \\frac{9}{20}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"5-how-to-subtract-unit-fractions\">How to Subtract Unit Fractions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The process of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/subtraction\/subtract\" title=\"\">subtraction<\/a> is similar to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/addition\/addition\" title=\"\">addition<\/a>, but instead of adding the numerators in step 3, we subtract them here and simplify the answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">For example, let\u2019s subtract $\\frac{1}{5}$ from $\\frac{1}{4}$.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Step 1: Identify the LCM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Multiples of 4 = 4, 8, 12, 16, <strong>20<\/strong>, 24 . . .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Multiples of 5 = 5, 10, 15, <strong>20<\/strong> . . .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">So, the LCM here is 20.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Step 2: Convert each fraction to a fraction with the least common denominator.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$\\frac{1}{4} = \\frac{1}{4}&nbsp; \\times \\frac{5}{5} = \\frac{5}{20}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$\\frac{1}{5} = \\frac{1}{5}&nbsp; \\times \\frac{4}{4} = \\frac{4}{20}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Step 3: Subtract the fractions and simplify.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$\\frac{1}{4}$ $\u2013$ $\\frac{1}{5}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$= \\frac{5}{20}$ $\u2013$ $\\frac{4}{20}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$= \\frac{5 \u2013 4}{20}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$= \\frac{1}{20}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"6-solved-examples-on-unit-fraction\">Solved Examples on Unit Fraction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Example 1: Find the sum of <\/strong>$\\frac{1}{3}$ and $\\frac{1}{7}$.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Solution:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> <strong>Identify the least common multiple of the denominators.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Multiples of 3: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, <strong>21<\/strong>, 24<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Multiples of 7: 7, 14, <strong>21<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">So, the LCM is 21.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Step 2: Convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with the least common multiple as the denominator.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Now, we convert the fractions into a denominator with the LCM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$\\frac{1}{3} = \\frac{1}{3}&nbsp; \\times \\frac{7}{7} = \\frac{7}{21}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$\\frac{1}{7} = \\frac{1}{7}&nbsp; \\times \\frac{3}{3} = \\frac{3}{21}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">So,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$\\frac{1}{3} + \\frac{1}{7}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$= \\frac{7}{21} + \\frac{3}{21}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$= \\frac{7 + 3}{21}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$= \\frac{10}{21}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Example 2.&nbsp; Subtract <\/strong>$\\frac{1}{8}$ from $\\frac{1}{6}$<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Solution:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Multiples of 8: 8, 16, <strong>24<\/strong>, 32<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Multiples of 6: 6, 12, 18, <strong>24<\/strong>,&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">So, the LCM is 24.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Now, we convert the fractions into a denominator with the LCM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$\\frac{1}{8} = \\frac{1}{8}&nbsp; \\times \\frac{3}{3} = \\frac{3}{24}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$\\frac{1}{6} = \\frac{1}{6}&nbsp; \\times \\frac{4}{4} = \\frac{4}{24}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">So,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$\\frac{1}{6}$ $\u2013$ $\\frac{1}{8}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$= \\frac{4}{24}$ $\u2013$ $\\frac{3}{24}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$= \\frac{4\u20133}{24}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$= \\frac{1}{24}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"7-practice-problems-on-unit-fraction\">Practice Problems on Unit Fraction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><div class=\"spq_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"display:none;\">Unit Fraction<\/h2><p style=\"display:none;\">Attend this quiz & Test your knowledge.<\/p><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"2\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">1<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">What is the fraction represented by the shaded part of the given model?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_question_image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Practice-Problems-1-2.png\"><\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">$\\frac{1}{6}$<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">$\\frac{1}{7}$<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">$\\frac{1}{8}$<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">$\\frac{1}{9}$<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: $\\frac{1}{8}$<br\/>The figure is divided into 8 equal parts, out of which one part is shaded. Hence, it can be represented as $\\frac{1}{8}$.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"1\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">2<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Find the sum of the fractions 1\/7 and 1\/7.<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">$\\frac{1}{7}$<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">$\\frac{2}{7}$<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">$\\frac{1}{14}$<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">7<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: $\\frac{2}{7}$<br\/>$\\frac{1}{7}$<br>\r\n$=\\frac{1 + 1}{7}$<br>\r\n$=\\frac{2}{7}$<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"0\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">3<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">What is the product of the fractions $\\frac{1}{5}$ and $\\frac{1}{7}$?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">$\\frac{1}{35}$<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">$\\frac{1}{12}$<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">$\\frac{7}{5}$<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">35<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: $\\frac{1}{35}$<br\/>$\\frac{1}{5}  \\times \\frac{1}{7} = \\frac{1 \\times 1}{5 \\times 7} = \\frac{1}{35}$<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>  <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n        \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \n        \"@type\": \"Quiz\", \n        \"typicalAgeRange\": \"3-11\",\n        \"educationalLevel\":  \"beginner\",\n        \"assesses\" : \"Attend this quiz & Test your knowledge.\",\n        \"educationalAlignment\": [\n              {\n                \"@type\": \"AlignmentObject\",\n                \"alignmentType\": \"educationalSubject\",\n                \"targetName\": \"Math\"\n              }] ,\n        \"name\": \"Unit Fraction\",        \n        \"about\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Thing\",\n                \"name\": \"Unit Fraction\"\n        },  \n        \"hasPart\": [{\n                    \"@type\": \"Question\",   \n                    \"eduQuestionType\": \"Multiple choice\",\n                    \"learningResourceType\": \"Practice problem\",\n                    \"name\": \"What is the fraction represented by the shaded part of the given model?\",\n                    \"text\": \"What is the fraction represented by the shaded part of the given model? <img src=\\\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Practice-Problems-1-2.png\\\"\/>\",\n                    \"comment\": {\n                      \"@type\": \"Comment\",\n                      \"text\": \"The figure is divided into 8 equal parts, out of which one part is shaded. 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Here, the numerator is always 1, and the denominator can be any whole number.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-f2982138-9d17-4e65-a788-aa9320c44fee\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-f2982138-9d17-4e65-a788-aa9320c44fee\"><strong>Can 1 be a unit fraction?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-f2982138-9d17-4e65-a788-aa9320c44fee\">\n\n<p>Yes. 1 is a unit fraction because, as a fraction, it can be represented in the form of 1\/1.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-f2982138-9d17-4e65-a788-aa9320c44fee\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-f2982138-9d17-4e65-a788-aa9320c44fee\"><strong>How can we identify which unit fraction is larger?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-f2982138-9d17-4e65-a788-aa9320c44fee\">\n\n<p>The unit fraction with the larger denominator is smaller, and the one with the smaller denominator is larger. 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