Fractions
CBSE · Class 5 · Mathematics
Summary of Fractions for CBSE Class 5 Mathematics. Key concepts, important points, and chapter overview.
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Overview
Fractions are numbers that show equal parts of a whole. A fraction can be used to compare parts, make equivalent forms, and describe amounts greater than 1. Fractions are also shown on number lines and through real sharing examples such as chocolates, chikki, parathas, and pizzas.
Key Concepts
A fraction taken from one whole
A fraction taken from one whole cannot be compared directly with the same fraction name from another whole if the wholes are different. The wholes mus
Equivalent fractions are fractions that show
Equivalent fractions are fractions that show the same part of a whole but have different names. Dividing a shape into more equal parts gives more frac
When two fractions have the same
When two fractions have the same denominator, the fraction with the greater numerator is larger because it has more equal parts of the same size.
When two fractions have the same
When two fractions have the same numerator, the fraction with the smaller denominator is larger because the whole is divided into fewer, bigger parts.
Fractions greater than 1 are formed
Fractions greater than 1 are formed when more than one whole is shown by fraction pieces. Half pieces and fourth pieces on a number line show how repe
Learning Objectives
- Understand that fractions of different wholes cannot be compared directly unless the wholes are the same.
- Recognize equivalent fractions as different names for the same part of a whole.
- Compare fractions with the same denominator.
- Compare fractions with the same numerator.
- Understand fractions greater than 1 using halves and fourths.
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Sources & Official References
- NCERT Official — ncert.nic.in
- CBSE Academic — cbseacademic.nic.in
- CBSE Official — cbse.gov.in
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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