Class 6 • Mathematics • Chapter 7
Fractions
Learn how fractions represent parts of a whole, understand different types of fractions and practice comparing and converting them.
Learn the Basics
Important Concepts
Understand fractions step by step.
Fractions
Understand fractions as parts of a whole and learn how they are represented.
Numerator and Denominator
Learn the role of the numerator and denominator in a fraction.
Proper Fractions
Identify fractions where the numerator is smaller than the denominator.
Improper Fractions
Understand fractions where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.
Mixed Fractions
Learn how whole numbers and proper fractions can be combined.
Equivalent Fractions
Find different fractions that represent the same value.
Understand with Examples
Worked Examples
Proper Fraction
Example
3
5
3/5 is a proper fraction.
Improper Fraction
Example
7
4
7/4 is an improper fraction.
Mixed Fraction
Example
2 1/3
= 7/3 as an improper fraction.
Visual Learning
Understanding a Fraction
A fraction represents a part of a whole. The denominator tells us the total number of equal parts, while the numerator tells us how many parts are being considered.
Example: 3 out of 8 equal parts = 3/8
Quick Notes
Remember These Points
- • The denominator shows the total number of equal parts.
- • The numerator shows the number of parts being considered.
- • In a proper fraction, the numerator is smaller than the denominator.
- • In an improper fraction, the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.
- • Equivalent fractions have the same value.
Practice
Practice Questions
Identify the numerator and denominator in 5/8.
Write a proper fraction with denominator 7.
Is 9/4 a proper or improper fraction?
Convert 2 1/3 into an improper fraction.
Write two fractions equivalent to 3/5.
Compare 2/7 and 5/7.
Test Yourself
Revise fraction types and representation, then test your understanding.