MathematicsClass 6Fractions
Introduction to Fractions
Understanding fractions as a part of a whole or a collection of objects.
Class 6 · MathematicsCBSE & ICSE
Definition
A fraction represents a part of a whole or a collection of objects. It consists of two parts: the numerator, which tells how many equal parts are taken, and the denominator, which shows the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.
Key formula
Fraction = Numerator / Denominator
Worked examples
1
If a pizza is cut into 4 equal slices and you eat 1 slice, the fraction of the pizza eaten is 1/4.
2
Out of 10 students in a room, 3 are wearing glasses. The fraction of students wearing glasses is 3/10.
Common mistakes
- • Confusing the numerator and the denominator by placing the total parts on top.
- • Assuming the parts of a whole do not need to be equal in size.