Q: Find the following using your kit. You can also shade and check by shading the following. The first one is partially done for you. A. How many $\frac{1}{6}$ s make $\frac{1}{3}$?

Two $\frac{1}{6}$s make $\frac{1}{3}$.B. How many $\frac{1}{8}$ s make $\frac{1}{4}$ ?(a) $\frac{1}{4}$Solution:Two $\frac{1}{8}$s make $\frac{1}{4}$.(b) $\frac{1}{2}$?Solution:C. How many $\frac{1}{12}$ s make?(a) $\frac{1}{2}$?Solution:Six $\frac{1}{12}$s make $\frac{1}{2}$.(b) $\frac{1}{3}$?Solution:Four $\frac{1}{12}$s make $\frac{1}{4}$.(c) $\frac{1}{2}$?Solution:Three $\frac{1}{12}$s make $\frac{1}{4}$.(d) $\frac{1}{6}$?Solution:Two $\frac{1}{12}$s make $\frac{1}{6}$.

Q: Fill in the blanks with equivalent fractions. There may be more than one

(a) $\frac{1}{7}$ = ____(b) $\frac{2}{3}$ = ____(c) $\frac{3}{4}$ = ____(d) $\frac{3}{5}$ = ____Solution:To find equivalent fractions multiply both numerator and denominator by the same number.(a) $\frac{1}{7}$ = $\frac{1 \times 3}{7 \times 3}=\frac{3}{21}$ (Answer may vary)(b) $\frac{2}{3}$ = $\frac{2 \times 5}{3 \times 5}=\frac{10}{15}$ (Answer may vary)(c) $\frac{3}{4}$ = $\frac{3 \times 3}{4 \times 3}=\frac{9}{12}$ (Answer may vary)(d) $\frac{3}{5}$ = $\frac{3 \times 6}{5 \times 6}=\frac{18}{30}$ (Answer may vary)

Q: Fill in the boxes such that the fractions become equivalent.

(a) $\frac{2}{5}=\frac{2 \times 2}{5 \times 2}=\frac{4}{10}$(b) $\frac{3}{4}=\frac{3 \times 4}{4 \times 4}=\frac{12}{16}$(c) $\frac{4}{7}=\frac{4 \times 2}{7 \times 2}=\frac{8}{14}$(d) $\frac{5}{9}=\frac{5 \times 5}{9 \times 5}=\frac{25}{45}$NCERT Textbook Page 23Let Us Do

Q: Compare the following fractions using 1 as a reference. Share your reasoning in the class. (a) $\frac{8}{7}$ ____ $\frac{9}{15}$

Since, $\frac{8}{7}$ is more than 1 and $\frac{9}{15}$ is less than 1.So, $\frac{8}{7}>\frac{9}{15}$(b) $\frac{13}{20}$ ____ $\frac{17}{15}$Solution:Since, $\frac{13}{20}$ is less than 1 and $\frac{17}{15}$ is more than 1.So, $\frac{13}{20}(c) \(\frac{7}{6}$ ____ $\frac{8}{8}$Solution:Since, $\frac{7}{2}$ is more than 1 and $\frac{8}{8}$ is equal to 1.So, $\frac{7}{6}>\frac{8}{8}$.(d) $\frac{6}{6}$ ____ $\frac{19}{12}$Solution:Since, $\frac{6}{6}$ is equal to 1 and $\frac{19}{12}$ is more than 1.So, $\frac{6}{6}(e) \(\frac{12}{9}$ ____ $\frac{4}{5}$Solution:Since, $\frac{12}{9}$ is more than 1 and $\frac{4}{5}$ is less than 1.So $\frac{12}{9}>\frac{4}{5}$(f) $\frac{15}{5}$ ____ $\frac{16}{4}$Solution:Since, $\frac{15}{5}$ = 3, and $\frac{16}{4}$ = 4So, \(\frac{15}{5}NCERT Textbook Page 30Let Us Do

Question 1

In groups of 3 or 4, find different ways of making a whole with different fraction pieces from your kit. Write the equivalent fractions for the following that you may find in the process.
(a) $\frac{1}{3}$ = = =
(b) $\frac{1}{4}$ = = =
(c) $\frac{1}{5}$ = = =
(d) $\frac{1}{6}$ = = =
Do you see how to generate equivalent fractions for any given fraction? Discuss in class.

Accepted Answer

Do it yourself.

Source: This question is from Fractions, Mathematics &mdash; Class 5, CBSE Board.
Key Concepts CoveredThis question tests your understanding of the following concepts from the chapter Fractions: Groups, Ways, Making, Whole, Fraction, Pieces. These are fundamental topics in Mathematics that students are expected to master as part of the CBSE Class 5 curriculum.A thorough understanding of these concepts will help you answer similar questions confidently in your CBSE examinations. These topics are frequently tested in both objective and subjective sections of Mathematics papers. We recommend revising the relevant section of your textbook alongside practising these solved examples to build a strong foundation.
How to Approach This QuestionRead the question carefully and identify what is being asked. Break down complex questions into smaller parts. Use the terminology and concepts discussed in this chapter. Structure your answer logically — begin with a definition or key statement, then provide supporting details. Review your answer to ensure it addresses all parts of the question completely.
Key Points to RememberAlways show your working steps clearly.
Verify your answer by substituting values back into the equation.
Practice similar problems from the textbook exercises.
Memorise important formulae and their conditions of applicability.
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Q13: Compare the following fractions. Where possible, compare the fractions with —.
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Question 2

Find the following using your kit. You can also shade and check by shading the following. The first one is partially done for you.
A. How many $\frac{1}{6}$ s make $\frac{1}{3}$?

Accepted Answer

Two $\frac{1}{6}$s make $\frac{1}{3}$.B. How many $\frac{1}{8}$ s make $\frac{1}{4}$ ?(a) $\frac{1}{4}$Solution:Two $\frac{1}{8}$s make $\frac{1}{4}$.(b) $\frac{1}{2}$?Solution:C. How many $\frac{1}{12}$ s make?(a) $\frac{1}{2}$?Solution:Six $\frac{1}{12}$s make $\frac{1}{2}$.(b) $\frac{1}{3}$?Solution:Four $\frac{1}{12}$s make $\frac{1}{4}$.(c) $\frac{1}{2}$?Solution:Three $\frac{1}{12}$s make $\frac{1}{4}$.(d) $\frac{1}{6}$?Solution:Two $\frac{1}{12}$s make $\frac{1}{6}$.

Question 3

Do as instructed using your fraction kit.
Make a whole using only $\frac{1}{6}$ and $\frac{1}{12}$ pieces.
Make a whole using $\frac{1}{12}$, $\frac{1}{4}$ and $\frac{1}{2}$ pieces.
Make a whole using any five pieces of the same size.
Make a whole using any seven pieces.
Play in a group with this kit and find other interesting combinations to make a whole. Write or draw your findings.

Accepted Answer

Do it yourselfNCERT Textbook Pages 20-21Making Equivalent FractionsSameer has shaded one-third of the following figures. He draws horizontal lines to divide the shapes into more equal parts.He observes an interesting pattern and says that $\frac{1}{2}$ and $\frac{1}{2}$ show the same shaded region.$\frac{2}{6}$, $\frac{3}{9}$ and $\frac{4}{12}$ are all equivalent to $\frac{1}{3}$. We use the word ‘equivalent’ to indicate the same part of a whole, with different names.Divide the wholes given below into more equal parts and find fractions equivalent to $\frac{1}{3}$. Write them in the boxes below the images.Solution:Do you see any pattern in all the equivalent fractions that you found?Solution:$\frac{1}{3}=\frac{2}{6}=\frac{3}{9}=\frac{4}{12}=\frac{5}{15}=\frac{6}{18}=\frac{7}{21}=\frac{8}{24}=\frac{9}{36}$How do you know when a fraction is equivalent to another?Solution:If the shaded parts of a whole are the same, then the fractions are equivalent to one another.The below pictures show $\frac{2}{5}$ of a whole. Find the different fractions that are equivalent to $\frac{2}{5}$ and write your fractions below each image.Solution:$\frac{2}{5}=\frac{4}{10}=\frac{6}{15}=\frac{8}{20}=\frac{20}{50}=\frac{40}{100}$NCERT Textbook Page 22Let Us Do

Question 4

Fill in the blanks with equivalent fractions. There may be more than one

Accepted Answer

(a) $\frac{1}{7}$ = ____(b) $\frac{2}{3}$ = ____(c) $\frac{3}{4}$ = ____(d) $\frac{3}{5}$ = ____Solution:To find equivalent fractions multiply both numerator and denominator by the same number.(a) $\frac{1}{7}$ = $\frac{1 \times 3}{7 \times 3}=\frac{3}{21}$ (Answer may vary)(b) $\frac{2}{3}$ = $\frac{2 \times 5}{3 \times 5}=\frac{10}{15}$ (Answer may vary)(c) $\frac{3}{4}$ = $\frac{3 \times 3}{4 \times 3}=\frac{9}{12}$ (Answer may vary)(d) $\frac{3}{5}$ = $\frac{3 \times 6}{5 \times 6}=\frac{18}{30}$ (Answer may vary)

Question 5

Put a tick (✓) against the fractions that are equivalent.
(a) $\frac{2}{3}$ and $\frac{3}{4}$

Accepted Answer

To check if the fractions are equivalent or not, we need to make the denominators the same.So, $\frac{1}{2}$ and $\frac{1}{2}$Here, denominators are the same but numerators are different. So, $\frac{2}{3}$ and $\frac{3}{4}$ are not equivalent.(b) $\frac{3}{5}$ and $\frac{6}{10}$Solution:To check if the fractions are equivalent or not, we need to make the denominators the same.$\frac{3}{5}=\frac{3 \times 2}{5 \times 2}=\frac{6}{10}$, and $\frac{6}{10}=\frac{6}{10}$Here, numerators and denominators of both fractions are the same. So, $\frac{3}{5}$ and $\frac{6}{10}$ are equivalent.(c) $\frac{4}{12}$ and $\frac{2}{6}$Solution:To check if fractions are equivalent or not, we need to make denominators the same.$\frac{4}{12}=\frac{4}{12}$ and $\frac{2}{6}=\frac{2 \times 2}{6 \times 2}=\frac{4}{12}$Here, numerators and denominators of both fractions are the same.So, $\frac{4}{12}$ and $\frac{2}{6}$ are equivalent.(d) $\frac{6}{9}$ and $\frac{1}{3}$Solution:To check if the fractions are equivalent or not, we need to make denominators the same.$\frac{6}{9}=\frac{6}{9}$ and $\frac{1}{3}=\frac{1 \times 3}{3 \times 3}=\frac{3}{9}$Here, denominators are the same but numerators are different. So, $\frac{6}{9}$ and $\frac{1}{3}$ are not equivalent.

Question 6

Fill in the boxes such that the fractions become equivalent.

Accepted Answer

(a) $\frac{2}{5}=\frac{2 \times 2}{5 \times 2}=\frac{4}{10}$(b) $\frac{3}{4}=\frac{3 \times 4}{4 \times 4}=\frac{12}{16}$(c) $\frac{4}{7}=\frac{4 \times 2}{7 \times 2}=\frac{8}{14}$(d) $\frac{5}{9}=\frac{5 \times 5}{9 \times 5}=\frac{25}{45}$NCERT Textbook Page 23Let Us Do

Question 7

Compare the fractions given below using  signs.
(a) $\frac{3}{8}$ ____ $\frac{3}{7}$

Accepted Answer

$\frac{3}{8}$ ____ $\frac{3}{7}$Here, $\frac{1}{8}$ is smaller than $\frac{1}{7}$. So, $\frac{3}{8}(b) \(\frac{4}{9}$ ____ $\frac{4}{10}$Solution:$\frac{4}{9}$ ____ $\frac{4}{10}$Here, $\frac{1}{9}$ is bigger than $\frac{1}{10}$. So, $\frac{4}{9}>\frac{4}{10}$.(c) $\frac{2}{7}$ ____ $\frac{2}{5}$Solution:$\frac{2}{7}$ ____ $\frac{2}{5}$Here, $\frac{1}{7}$ is smaller than $\frac{1}{5}$. So, $\frac{2}{7}(d) \(\frac{5}{7}$ ____ $\frac{5}{6}$Solution:$\frac{5}{7}$ ____ $\frac{5}{6}$Here, $\frac{1}{7}$ is smaller than $\frac{1}{6}$. So, $\frac{5}{7}(e) \(\frac{6}{9}$ ____ $\frac{6}{10}$Solution:$\frac{6}{9}$ ____ $\frac{6}{10}$Here, $\frac{1}{9}$ is bigger than $\frac{1}{10}$. So, $\frac{6}{9}>\frac{6}{10}$(f) $\frac{7}{9}$ ____ $\frac{7}{11}$Solution:$\frac{7}{9}$ ____ $\frac{7}{11}$Here, $\frac{1}{9}$ is bigger than $\frac{1}{11}$. So, $\frac{7}{9}>\frac{7}{11}$NCERT Textbook Pages 24-28Fractions Greater Than 1Raman’s father makes nice soft parathas. He cuts the parathas either into halves (2 equal parts) or fourths (4 equal parts) before serving them. He asks his children (Raman and Radhika) each day to find out the number of parathas he made.Maa took 5 pieces of $\frac{1}{2}$ paratha. How many parathas did she eat?Dadiji had 7 pieces of $\frac{1}{2}$ paratha. How many parathas did she eat?Solution:= 7 pieces of $\frac{1}{2}$ paratha= $\frac{7}{2}$ parathas= 3 + $\frac{1}{2}$ parathas= 3$\frac{1}{2}$ parathas.So, dadiji ate 3$\frac{1}{2}$ parathas.Raman ate 6 pieces of $\frac{1}{2}$ paratha, Dadaji ate 7 pieces of $\frac{1}{2}$ paratha and Baba ate 5 pieces of $\frac{1}{2}$ paratha. How many parathas did each of them eat?Use the number line to find the answer.Solution:In the given number lines each part represents $\frac{1}{2}$. Since Raman ate 6 pieces of $\frac{1}{2}$ parathas, mark 6 points on number line.$\frac{1}{2}+\frac{1}{2}+\frac{1}{2}+\frac{1}{2}+\frac{1}{2}+\frac{1}{2}=\frac{6}{2}$Therefore, Raman ate 3 parathas.Dadaji ate 7 pieces of $\frac{1}{2}$ paratha. So, mark 7 points on number line.$\frac{1}{2}+\frac{1}{2}+\frac{1}{2}+\frac{1}{2}+\frac{1}{2}+\frac{1}{2}+\frac{1}{2}=\frac{7}{2}=3 \frac{1}{2}$Therefore, dadaji ate 3$\frac{1}{2}$ parathas.Baba ate 5 pieces of $\frac{1}{2}$ paratha. So, mark 5 points on number line.$\frac{1}{2}+\frac{1}{2}+\frac{1}{2}+\frac{1}{2}+\frac{1}{2}=\frac{5}{2}=2 \frac{1}{2}$Therefore, Baba are 2$\frac{1}{2}$ parathas.How many parathas were made on this day? Find out.Solution:Number of parathas eaten by Maa = 2 $\frac{1}{2}$ = $\frac{5}{2}$Number of parathas eaten by Radhika = 3 = $\frac{6}{2}$Number of parathas eaten by Dadiji = 3$\frac{1}{2}$ = $\frac{7}{2}$Number of parathas eaten by Raman = 3$\frac{1}{2}$ = $\frac{6}{2}$Number of parathas eaten by Dadaji = 3$\frac{1}{2}$ = $\frac{7}{2}$ andNumber of parathas eaten by Baba = $\frac{5}{2}$ = 2$\frac{1}{2}$The total number of parathas made on this day was $\frac{5}{2}+\frac{6}{2}+\frac{7}{2}+\frac{6}{2}+\frac{7}{2}+\frac{5}{2}=\frac{36}{2}$ = 18 parathas.Raman ate 7 pieces of $\frac{1}{4}$, Radhika ate 6 pieces of $\frac{1}{4}$, Maa ate 8 pieces of $\frac{1}{4}$, Dadiji ate 10 pieces of $\frac{1}{4}$, and Baba ate 12 pieces of $\frac{1}{4}$ paratha. Use a number line to find out how many parathas were eaten by each of them.Solution:In the given number lines. Divide the distance between 0 and 1 into 4 equal parts. Each part represents $\frac{1}{4}$.Since, Raman ate 7 pieces of $\frac{1}{4}$ paratha, mark 7 points on number line.Therefore, Raman ate $\frac{7}{4}$ parathas or 1 $\frac{3}{4}$ parathas.Radhika ate 6 pieces of $\frac{1}{4}$ paratha. So, mark 6 points on number line.Therefore, Radhika ate $\frac{6}{4}$ = 1$\frac{1}{2}$ parathas.Maa ate 8 pieces of $\frac{1}{4}$ paratha. So, mark 8 points on number line.Therefore, Maa ate $\frac{8}{4}$ or 2 parathas.Dadiji ate 10 pieces of $\frac{1}{4}$ paratha. So, mark 10 points on number line.= $\frac{10}{4}$ = 2 + $\frac{2}{4}$ = 2$\frac{2}{4}$ = 2$\frac{1}{2}$Therefor, Dadaji ate $\frac{10}{2}$. or 2$\frac{1}{2}$ parathas 12 point on number line.= 1 + 1 + 1 = 3Therefore, Baba ate 3 parathas.How many parathas were made on this day? Find out.Solution:Number of parathas eaten by Dadaji = $\frac{9}{4}$Number of parathas eaten by Raman = $\frac{7}{4}$Number of parathas eaten by Radhika = $\frac{6}{4}$Number of parathas eaten by Maa = $\frac{8}{4}$Number of parathas eaten by Dadiji = $\frac{10}{4}$Number of parathas eaten by Baba = $\frac{12}{4}$∴ The total number of parathas made on this day= $\frac{9}{4}+\frac{7}{4}+\frac{6}{4}+\frac{8}{4}+\frac{10}{4}+\frac{12}{4}$= $\frac{9+7+6+8+10+12}{4}=\frac{52}{4}$= 13 parathasNCERT Textbook Page 28Let Us Do

Question 8

Use parathas and number lines to show the following fractions in your notebook.
(a) $\frac{2}{3}$ and $\frac{5}{3}$

Accepted Answer

Draw a number line and divide each unit (0 to 1, 1 to 2) into 3 equal parts. Count 2 of these parts from O and mark that point as $\frac{2}{3}$. Similarly, count 5 of these $\frac{1}{3}$ parts from 0 and mark it as $\frac{5}{3}$.(b) $\frac{3}{4}$ and $\frac{5}{4}$Solution:Draw a number line and divide each unit (0 to 1 and 1 to 2) into 4 equal parts. Count 3 of these $\frac{1}{4}$ parts from 0 and mark as $\frac{3}{4}$. Similarly, count 5 of these $\frac{1}{4}$ parts from 0 and mark as $\frac{5}{4}$.(c) $\frac{4}{8}$ and $\frac{9}{8}$Solution:Draw a number line and divide each unit (0 to 1, 1 to 2) into 8 equal parts. Count 4 of these $\frac{1}{8}$ parts from O and mark as Similarly, count 9 of these $\frac{1}{8}$ parts from 0 and mark as $\frac{9}{8}$.

Question 9

Circle the fractions that are greater than one (whole). How do you know? Discuss your reasoning in the class.

Accepted Answer

Draw a number line and represent the fractions on that number line;If it is to the right of 1, the fraction is more than 1.If it is to the left of 1, the fraction is less than 1.If it is on 1, the fraction is equal to 1.NCERT Textbook Page 29Let Us Do

Question 10

Compare the following fractions using 1 as a reference. Share your reasoning in the class.
(a) $\frac{8}{7}$ ____ $\frac{9}{15}$

Accepted Answer

Since, $\frac{8}{7}$ is more than 1 and $\frac{9}{15}$ is less than 1.So, $\frac{8}{7}>\frac{9}{15}$(b) $\frac{13}{20}$ ____ $\frac{17}{15}$Solution:Since, $\frac{13}{20}$ is less than 1 and $\frac{17}{15}$ is more than 1.So, $\frac{13}{20}(c) \(\frac{7}{6}$ ____ $\frac{8}{8}$Solution:Since, $\frac{7}{2}$ is more than 1 and $\frac{8}{8}$ is equal to 1.So, $\frac{7}{6}>\frac{8}{8}$.(d) $\frac{6}{6}$ ____ $\frac{19}{12}$Solution:Since, $\frac{6}{6}$ is equal to 1 and $\frac{19}{12}$ is more than 1.So, $\frac{6}{6}(e) \(\frac{12}{9}$ ____ $\frac{4}{5}$Solution:Since, $\frac{12}{9}$ is more than 1 and $\frac{4}{5}$ is less than 1.So $\frac{12}{9}>\frac{4}{5}$(f) $\frac{15}{5}$ ____ $\frac{16}{4}$Solution:Since, $\frac{15}{5}$ = 3, and $\frac{16}{4}$ = 4So, \(\frac{15}{5}NCERT Textbook Page 30Let Us Do

Question 11

Some fractions are written in the box below. Circle the fractions that are less than half. How do you know? Discuss your reasoning in the class.

Accepted Answer

NCERT Textbook Page 31Let Us Do

Source: This question is from Fractions, Mathematics &mdash; Class 5, CBSE Board.
Key Concepts CoveredThis question tests your understanding of the following concepts from the chapter Fractions: Fractions, Written, Box, Circle, Less, Half. These are fundamental topics in Mathematics that students are expected to master as part of the CBSE Class 5 curriculum.A thorough understanding of these concepts will help you answer similar questions confidently in your CBSE examinations. These topics are frequently tested in both objective and subjective sections of Mathematics papers. We recommend revising the relevant section of your textbook alongside practising these solved examples to build a strong foundation.
How to Approach This QuestionRead the question carefully and identify what is being asked. Break down complex questions into smaller parts. Use the terminology and concepts discussed in this chapter. Structure your answer logically — begin with a definition or key statement, then provide supporting details. Review your answer to ensure it addresses all parts of the question completely.
Key Points to RememberAlways show your working steps clearly.
Verify your answer by substituting values back into the equation.
Practice similar problems from the textbook exercises.
Memorise important formulae and their conditions of applicability.
Related Questions from FractionsQ10: Compare the following fractions using 1 as a reference. Share your reasoning in the class. (a)...
Q13: Compare the following fractions. Where possible, compare the fractions with —.
Q2: Find the following using your kit. You can also shade and check by shading the following. The first...
Q3: Do as instructed using your fraction kit. Make a whole using only $\frac{1}{6}$ and...
Q4: Fill in the blanks with equivalent fractions. There may be more than one
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Question 12

Compare the following fractions. Where possible, compare the fractions with —.

Accepted Answer

Here, $\frac{2}{9}$ ia less than $\frac{1}{2}$ and $\frac{4}{7}$ is more than $\frac{1}{2}$. So, $\frac{2}{9}Here, \(\frac{11}{14}$ is more than $\frac{1}{2}$ and $\frac{7}{20}$ is less than $\frac{1}{2}$. So, $\frac{11}{14}>\frac{7}{20}$.Here, $\frac{5}{7}$ is more than $\frac{1}{2}$ and $\frac{3}{9}$ is less than $\frac{1}{2}$. So, $\frac{5}{7}>\frac{3}{9}$.Here, $\frac{6}{7}$ is more than $\frac{1}{2}$ and $\frac{4}{10}$ is less than $\frac{1}{2}$. So, $\frac{6}{7}>\frac{4}{10}$.Here, $\frac{9}{17}$ is more than $\frac{1}{2}$ and $\frac{3}{15}$ is less than $\frac{1}{2}$. So, $\frac{9}{17}>\frac{3}{15}$.Here, $\frac{7}{12}$ is more than $\frac{1}{2}$ and $\frac{3}{11}$ is less than $\frac{1}{2}$. So, $\frac{7}{12}>\frac{3}{11}$.Here, $\frac{1}{3}$ is more than $\frac{1}{2}$ and $\frac{5}{9}$ is less than $\frac{1}{2}$. So, $\frac{1}{3}Here, \(\frac{3}{9}$ is more than $\frac{1}{2}$ and $\frac{4}{7}$ is less than $\frac{1}{2}$. So, $\frac{3}{9}Try this:If the length of an ant is \(\frac{1}{4}$ cm—then what is the total length of 16 such ants walking in a line? Use the number line given below.Solution:Since the length of an ant is $\frac{1}{4}$ cm= $\frac{16}{4}$ cm= 4 cmTherefore, total length of 16 such ants = 4 cm