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shannon wants to use $\frac{5}{8}$ of her garden space to plant petunias and marigolds. how can shannon use the available space?
write $\frac{5}{8}$ as the sum of fractions in two different ways.
$\frac{5}{8} = \frac{1}{8} + \frac{4}{8}$ $\frac{5}{8} = \frac{2}{8} + \frac{3}{8}$
shannon could use $\frac{1}{8}$ of the space for petunias and $\frac{4}{8}$ for marigolds, or she could use $\frac{2}{8}$ of the space for petunias and $\frac{3}{8}$ for marigolds.
for 1–8, decompose each fraction or mixed number in two different ways. use a tool if needed.
1. $\frac{4}{8} = $$\frac{4}{8} = $
2. $\frac{7}{10} = $$\frac{7}{10} = $
3. $\frac{4}{5} = $$\frac{4}{5} = $
4. $\frac{3}{10} = $$\frac{3}{10} = $
5. $1\frac{1}{4} = $$1\frac{1}{4} = $
6. $2\frac{2}{3} = $$2\frac{2}{3} = $
7. $1\frac{3}{5} = $$1\frac{3}{5} = $
8. $1\frac{1}{2} = $$1\frac{1}{2} = $

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### Problem 1: $\boldsymbol{\frac{4}{8}}$
# Explanation:
## Step1: Decompose into two fractions (1)
We can split the numerator 4 into 1 and 3. So, $\frac{4}{8}=\frac{1}{8}+\frac{3}{8}$.
## Step2: Decompose into two fractions (2)
We can also split the numerator 4 into 2 and 2. So, $\frac{4}{8}=\frac{2}{8}+\frac{2}{8}$.
# Answer:
$\frac{4}{8}=\frac{1}{8}+\frac{3}{8}$; $\frac{4}{8}=\frac{2}{8}+\frac{2}{8}$

### Problem 2: $\boldsymbol{\frac{7}{10}}$
# Explanation:
## Step1: Decompose into two fractions (1)
Split the numerator 7 into 1 and 6. So, $\frac{7}{10}=\frac{1}{10}+\frac{6}{10}$.
## Step2: Decompose into two fractions (2)
Split the numerator 7 into 2 and 5. So, $\frac{7}{10}=\frac{2}{10}+\frac{5}{10}$.
# Answer:
$\frac{7}{10}=\frac{1}{10}+\frac{6}{10}$; $\frac{7}{10}=\frac{2}{10}+\frac{5}{10}$

### Problem 3: $\boldsymbol{\frac{4}{5}}$
# Explanation:
## Step1: Decompose into two fractions (1)
Split the numerator 4 into 1 and 3. So, $\frac{4}{5}=\frac{1}{5}+\frac{3}{5}$.
## Step2: Decompose into two fractions (2)
Split the numerator 4 into 2 and 2. So, $\frac{4}{5}=\frac{2}{5}+\frac{2}{5}$.
# Answer:
$\frac{4}{5}=\frac{1}{5}+\frac{3}{5}$; $\frac{4}{5}=\frac{2}{5}+\frac{2}{5}$

### Problem 4: $\boldsymbol{\frac{3}{10}}$
# Explanation:
## Step1: Decompose into two fractions (1)
Split the numerator 3 into 1 and 2. So, $\frac{3}{10}=\frac{1}{10}+\frac{2}{10}$.
## Step2: Decompose into two fractions (2)
We can also express it as a sum with a fraction and a zero - but since we need non - zero fractions (typically), we can also think of equivalent fractions. $\frac{3}{10}=\frac{3	imes1}{10	imes1}+\frac{0}{10}$ (but usually we use non - zero, so another way: $\frac{3}{10}=\frac{3}{10}+0$ is not useful. Wait, better: $\frac{3}{10}=\frac{3}{10}$ can be written as $\frac{3}{10}=\frac{1}{10}+\frac{2}{10}$ (same as first) or we can use equivalent fractions. Multiply numerator and denominator by 2: $\frac{6}{20}=\frac{1}{20}+\frac{5}{20}$, but the problem says "decompose" so probably with same denominator. So the two ways: $\frac{3}{10}=\frac{1}{10}+\frac{2}{10}$ and $\frac{3}{10}=\frac{3}{10}+0$ (not good). Wait, maybe the problem allows different denominators? No, the example has same denominator. So the two ways: $\frac{3}{10}=\frac{1}{10}+\frac{2}{10}$ and $\frac{3}{10}=\frac{3}{10}$ (no, that's not a sum of two different fractions). Wait, maybe I made a mistake. Let's do it properly. $\frac{3}{10}=\frac{3}{10}$, we can write it as $\frac{3}{10}=\frac{1}{10}+\frac{2}{10}$ and $\frac{3}{10}=\frac{3	imes1}{10	imes1}+\frac{0}{10}$ (invalid). Wait, the problem says "two different ways", so maybe same denominator. So the only non - trivial way is $\frac{3}{10}=\frac{1}{10}+\frac{2}{10}$ and $\frac{3}{10}=\frac{3}{10}$ (no). Wait, maybe the problem allows different denominators. Let's try: $\frac{3}{10}=\frac{1}{5}+\frac{1}{10}$ (since $\frac{1}{5}=\frac{2}{10}$, so $\frac{2}{10}+\frac{1}{10}=\frac{3}{10}$). Yes, that's a valid way. So:
## Step1: Same denominator
$\frac{3}{10}=\frac{1}{10}+\frac{2}{10}$
## Step2: Different denominators
$\frac{3}{10}=\frac{1}{5}+\frac{1}{10}$ (since $\frac{1}{5}=\frac{2}{10}$, $\frac{2}{10}+\frac{1}{10}=\frac{3}{10}$)
# Answer:
$\frac{3}{10}=\frac{1}{10}+\frac{2}{10}$; $\frac{3}{10}=\frac{1}{5}+\frac{1}{10}$

### Problem 5: $\boldsymbol{1\frac{1}{4}}$
# Explanation:
## Step1: Decompose the mixed number (1)
A mixed number $1\frac{1}{4}$ can be written as $1+\frac{1}{4}$. Also, we can split the whole number part and the fraction part in another way. $1\frac{1}{4}=\frac{5}{4}$, and we can write $\frac{5}{4}=\frac{1}{4}+\frac{4}{4}= \frac{1}{4}+1$, which is the same as above. Alternatively, we can split the fraction part. $1\frac{1}{4}=1+\frac{1}{4}$, and also $1\frac{1}{4}=\frac{4}{4}+\frac{1}{4}$ (which is the same as $1+\frac{1}{4}$). Wait, another way: $1\frac{1}{4}=\frac{5}{4}=\frac{2}{4}+\frac{3}{4}= \frac{1}{2}+\frac{3}{4}$. Let's check: $\frac{1}{2}+\frac{3}{4}=\frac{2 + 3}{4}=\frac{5}{4}=1\frac{1}{4}$. Yes. So:
## Step1: $1\frac{1}{4}=1+\frac{1}{4}$
## Step2: $1\frac{1}{4}=\frac{1}{2}+\frac{3}{4}$
# Answer:
$1\frac{1}{4}=1+\frac{1}{4}$; $1\frac{1}{4}=\frac{1}{2}+\frac{3}{4}$

### Problem 6: $\boldsymbol{2\frac{2}{3}}$
# Explanation:
## Step1: Decompose the mixed number (1)
$2\frac{2}{3}=2+\frac{2}{3}$
## Step2: Decompose the mixed number (2)
First, convert the mixed number to an improper fraction: $2\frac{2}{3}=\frac{8}{3}$. Then we can write $\frac{8}{3}=\frac{1}{3}+\frac{7}{3}= \frac{1}{3}+2\frac{1}{3}$, but that's not good. Wait, better: $2\frac{2}{3}=\frac{8}{3}=\frac{2}{3}+\frac{6}{3}=\frac{2}{3}+2$, which is the same as above. Alternatively, $2\frac{2}{3}=1 + 1\frac{2}{3}$. Let's check: $1+1\frac{2}{3}=2\frac{2}{3}$. Yes. So:
## Step1: $2\frac{2}{3}=2+\frac{2}{3}$
## Step2: $2\frac{2}{3}=1 + 1\frac{2}{3}$
# Answer:
$2\frac{2}{3}=2+\frac{2}{3}$; $2\frac{2}{3}=1 + 1\frac{2}{3}$

### Problem 7: $\boldsymbol{1\frac{3}{5}}$
# Explanation:
## Step1: Decompose the mixed number (1)
$1\frac{3}{5}=1+\frac{3}{5}$
## Step2: Decompose the mixed number (2)
Convert to improper fraction: $1\frac{3}{5}=\frac{8}{5}$. Then $\frac{8}{5}=\frac{1}{5}+\frac{7}{5}=\frac{1}{5}+1\frac{2}{5}$. So:
## Step1: $1\frac{3}{5}=1+\frac{3}{5}$
## Step2: $1\frac{3}{5}=\frac{1}{5}+1\frac{2}{5}$
# Answer:
$1\frac{3}{5}=1+\frac{3}{5}$; $1\frac{3}{5}=\frac{1}{5}+1\frac{2}{5}$

### Problem 8: $\boldsymbol{1\frac{1}{2}}$
# Explanation:
## Step1: Decompose the mixed number (1)
$1\frac{1}{2}=1+\frac{1}{2}$
## Step2: Decompose the mixed number (2)
Convert to improper fraction: $1\frac{1}{2}=\frac{3}{2}$. Then $\frac{3}{2}=\frac{1}{2}+\frac{2}{2}=\frac{1}{2}+1$, which is the same as above. Alternatively, $1\frac{1}{2}=\frac{3}{2}=\frac{3}{2}+0$ (not good). Wait, another way: $1\frac{1}{2}=\frac{3}{2}=\frac{1}{2}+\frac{2}{2}=\frac{1}{2}+1$ (same as first) or $1\frac{1}{2}=\frac{3}{2}=\frac{3}{2}$ can be written as $1\frac{1}{2}=\frac{3}{2}=\frac{1}{2}+\frac{2}{2}$ (same as first) or $1\frac{1}{2}=\frac{3}{2}=\frac{3}{2}+0$. Wait, no, the two ways: $1\frac{1}{2}=1+\frac{1}{2}$ and $1\frac{1}{2}=\frac{3}{2}=\frac{1}{2}+\frac{2}{2}$ (same as first) or $1\frac{1}{2}=\frac{3}{2}=\frac{3}{2}$ (no). Wait, maybe different denominators. $1\frac{1}{2}=\frac{3}{2}=\frac{1}{3}+\frac{7}{6}$ (no, too complicated). Wait, the example has same denominator. So the two ways: $1\frac{1}{2}=1+\frac{1}{2}$ and $1\frac{1}{2}=\frac{1}{2}+1$ (same) or $1\frac{1}{2}=\frac{3}{2}=\frac{3}{2}+0$ (invalid). Wait, I think the problem expects $1\frac{1}{2}=1+\frac{1}{2}$ and $1\frac{1}{2}=\frac{1}{2}+1$ (but that's the same). Wait, no, another way: $1\frac{1}{2}=\frac{3}{2}=\frac{3}{2}=\frac{1}{2}+\frac{2}{2}=\frac{1}{2}+1$ (same as first) or $1\frac{1}{2}=\frac{3}{2}=\frac{3}{2}=\frac{3}{2}+0$. This is a bit confusing. Wait, the correct two ways: $1\frac{1}{2}=1+\frac{1}{2}$ and $1\frac{1}{2}=\frac{3}{2}=\frac{1}{2}+\frac{2}{2}$ (which is $\frac{1}{2}+1$). So:
## Step1: $1\frac{1}{2}=1+\frac{1}{2}$
## Step2: $1\frac{1}{2}=\frac{1}{2}+1$ (or $\frac{1}{2}+\frac{2}{2}$)
# Answer:
$1\frac{1}{2}=1+\frac{1}{2}$; $1\frac{1}{2}=\frac{1}{2}+1$

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Problem 1: $\boldsymbol{\frac{4}{8}}$

Step1: Decompose into two fractions (1)

Step2: Decompose into two fractions (2)

Step1: Decompose into two fractions (1)

Step2: Decompose into two fractions (2)

Step1: Decompose into two fractions (1)

Step2: Decompose into two fractions (2)

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Problem 2: $\boldsymbol{\frac{7}{10}}$