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Fractions — Question 17

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Here, the fractional unit is dividing a length of 1 unit into three equal parts. Write the fraction that gives the length of the pink line in the box or in your notebook. (Page 159)
Answer

Here number line OR is divided into three equal parts OP, PQ and QR.
Hence length of pink line = OP + PQ = \(\frac{1}{3}+\frac{1}{3}=\frac{2}{3}\)


Source: This question is from Fractions, Mathematics — Class 6, CBSE Board.

Key Concepts Covered

This question tests your understanding of the following concepts from the chapter Fractions: Here, Fractional, Unit, Dividing, Length, Equal. These are fundamental topics in Mathematics that students are expected to master as part of the CBSE Class 6 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.

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Key Points to Remember

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