CBSE · Class 6 · Mathematics · Chapter 7

Fractions

Represent, compare and calculate with fractions while connecting them to quantities and everyday situations.

9 lessons 55 min
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Lessons in this chapter

  1. 1Equal Shares and Parts of a WholeUnderstand fractions by sharing whole quantities fairly and identifying equal parts.
  2. 2Building and Locating FractionsMeasure with repeated fractional units and show the resulting quantities on a number line.
  3. 3Fractions Beyond One and Mixed NumbersGroup fractional units into wholes and move between fractions and mixed numbers.
  4. 4Equivalent Fractions and Simplest FormUse equal lengths and fair sharing to explain why different fractions can name the same amount.
  5. 5Comparing and Ordering FractionsCompare shares by reasoning about their units, then order fractions using a common denominator.
  6. 6Adding FractionsCombine equal-sized fractional parts and use equivalent fractions when the original units differ.
  7. 7Subtracting FractionsFind remaining amounts and differences by expressing fractions in the same unit before subtracting.
  8. 8Fractions Through History and PuzzlesExplore how fractions have been named and written, then solve puzzles with different unit fractions.
  9. 9Chapter Summary and PracticeConnect sharing, measuring, equivalence, comparison, and fraction arithmetic through complete-chapter revision.
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