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Chapter 2: Fractions

Have you ever shared a roti with a friend? Or split a chocolate bar three ways with cousins? Every time we share something equally, fractions are quietly at work. A fraction is just a number that names a part of a whole.

In this chapter we go deeper into fractions. We meet halves, thirds, quarters, fifths and more. We learn when two different-looking fractions are actually equal, how to put fractions in order, and how to add them. By the end, fractions will feel as friendly as whole numbers.

What's inside

  • Naming parts of a whole and parts of a group with fractions.
  • Equivalent fractions , different names for the same amount.
  • Comparing fractions to see which is bigger.
  • Adding and subtracting fractions with the same denominator.

How to read this chapter

Read the pages in order. Each new idea uses the last. Always draw a picture , a bar, a circle, a row of dots , before you start. The hands-on tasks use paper-folding and food, so keep a pair of scissors and an apple ready.

Sub-topics

4 pages
01
What is a fraction?
Naming parts of a whole and parts of a group using fractions.
02
Equivalent fractions
Different names for the same fraction value.
03
Comparing fractions
Deciding which fraction is bigger or smaller.
04
Adding and subtracting fractions
Adding and subtracting fractions with the same denominator.

Practice quiz

Answer the questions; explanations appear after each.

Quiz
Chapter 2 : Mixed practice
8 questions · pick the best answer
Q1

A pizza is cut into 8 equal slices. You eat 3. What fraction did you eat?

Q2

Which is equivalent to 12\frac{1}{2}?

Q3

Which is bigger: 23\frac{2}{3} or 34\frac{3}{4}?

Q4

14+24=?\frac{1}{4} + \frac{2}{4} = ?

Q5

Half of 12 mangoes is:

Q6

A glass is 35\frac{3}{5} full. What fraction is empty?

Q7

Which fraction is smallest?

Q8

Geeta read 27\frac{2}{7} of a book on Monday and 37\frac{3}{7} on Tuesday. Fraction read?