Fractions
CBSE · Class 6 · Mathematics
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Fractional Units and Equal Shares
- A fraction represents equal parts of a whole unit
- When one unit is divided into several equal parts, each part is called a fractional unit
- Fractional units are also called 'unit fractions' (like 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/5, etc.)
Parts of a Whole and Measuring with Fractions
- Fractions can represent parts of geometric shapes, objects, or quantities
- Any shape can be divided into equal parts to show fractions
- Fractional quantities can be measured using fractional units
Fractions on Number Line
- Fractions can be marked as points on a number line
- The distance between 0 and 1 represents one whole unit
- Fractional units divide this distance into equal parts
Mixed Fractions
- Fractions greater than 1 have numerator larger than denominator
- Mixed fractions contain a whole number part and a fractional part
- Examples: 2 1/3 (two and one-third), 1 3/4 (one and three-quarters)
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Sources & Official References
- NCERT Official — ncert.nic.in
- CBSE Academic — cbseacademic.nic.in
- CBSE Official — cbse.gov.in
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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