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Fractions — Syllabus

CBSE · Class 6 · Mathematics

What Fractions covers in CBSE Class 6 Mathematics: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the CBSE Class 6 Mathematics syllabus.

124 questions56 flashcards6 formulas & key relations5 concepts

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4 Topics · CBSE Class 6 Mathematics · 2026-27

Topics in Fractions

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1. Fractional Units and Equal Shares

  • When a whole is divided into equal parts, each part is a fractional unit or unit fraction.
  • In a fraction, the top number is the numerator and the bottom number is the denominator.
  • If one roti is shared equally between 2 children, each child gets half a roti.
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2. Fractions as Parts of a Whole and on a Number Line

  • A fraction can represent a part of a whole object such as a roti, chikki, strip of paper, or a line segment.
  • Different shapes can show the same fraction if the whole is divided equally.
  • Fractions can be marked on a number line by dividing the segment from 0 to 1 into equal parts.
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3. Mixed Fractions and Fractions Greater Than 1

  • A mixed number or mixed fraction contains a whole number part and a fractional part less than 1.
  • Fractions greater than 1 have a numerator larger than the denominator.
  • Fractions less than 1 have a numerator smaller than the denominator.
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4. Equivalent Fractions and Lowest Terms

  • Equivalent fractions represent the same value or same share.
  • One roti shared among 4 children gives 1/4 to each child; 2 rotis among 8 children also give 1/4 to each child.
  • Equivalent fractions can be made by multiplying or dividing the numerator and denominator by the same number.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Fractions as equal shares and number representations

Fractional unitsComparing fractionsMixed fractionsEquivalent fractionsLowest termsAddition of fractionsSubtraction of fractionsHistorical development

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Fractions for CBSE Class 6 Mathematics?
Key topics in Fractions include Fractional Units and Equal Shares, Fractions as Parts of a Whole and on a Number Line, Mixed Fractions and Fractions Greater Than 1, Equivalent Fractions and Lowest Terms. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 6 exams.
How should I revise Fractions for Class 6 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 124 practice questions on Fractions. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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