Class 5 Mathematics Chapter 2: Fractions — practice questions with answers
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Q1. Fractions like 1/3 and 2/6 that name the same part of a whole are called ______ fractions.
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Answer: equivalent
Why: The chapter calls fractions such as 1/3 = 2/6 ‘equivalent fractions’ — the same part of a whole with different names. [p.18, p.21]
Why: The chapter calls fractions such as 1/3 = 2/6 ‘equivalent fractions’ — the same part of a whole with different names. [p.18, p.21]
Q2. Using the fraction kit, how many 1/8 pieces fit exactly into a 1/2 piece?
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Answer: 4 (± 0)
Why: ½ = 4/8, so 4 pieces of 1/8 make ½. [p.19]
Why: ½ = 4/8, so 4 pieces of 1/8 make ½. [p.19]
Q3. Which fraction is equivalent to 2/5?
- 8/20
- 4/5
- 2/10
- 5/2
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Answer: A. 8/20
Why: Multiply the numerator and the denominator by 4: 2/5 = 8/20. Check: True. [p.21]
Why: Multiply the numerator and the denominator by 4: 2/5 = 8/20. Check: True. [p.21]
Q4. Sevi ate 1/3 of a chikki and Shami ate the rest. What fraction did Shami eat, and who ate more?
- 2/3; Shami ate more
- 1/3; they ate the same
- 2/3; Sevi ate more
- 1/2; Shami ate more
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Answer: A. 2/3; Shami ate more
Why: The rest of the chikki is 1 − 1/3 = 2/3. Two pieces of 1/3 are more than one piece, so Shami ate more. [p.22]
Why: The rest of the chikki is 1 − 1/3 = 2/3. Two pieces of 1/3 are more than one piece, so Shami ate more. [p.22]
Q5. Which sign makes this true? 5/9 ☐ 7/9
- <
- >
- =
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Answer: A. <
Why: The pieces are the same size (ninths), so fewer pieces is less: 5 pieces < 7 pieces, so 5/9 < 7/9. [p.22–23]
Why: The pieces are the same size (ninths), so fewer pieces is less: 5 pieces < 7 pieces, so 5/9 < 7/9. [p.22–23]
Q6. Baba ate 12 pieces of ¼ paratha. How many whole parathas did he eat?
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Answer: 3 (± 0)
Why: 12/4 = 12 ÷ 4 = 3, because every 4 fourths make one whole paratha. [p.27]
Why: 12/4 = 12 ÷ 4 = 3, because every 4 fourths make one whole paratha. [p.27]
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How many practice questions are there for Class 5 Mathematics Chapter 2: Fractions?
30 questions (9 easy, 15 medium, 6 hard). A few are solved on this page; the free test shows the answer and explanation for every question after you submit.
Is this chapter from the NCERT book?
Yes — it follows the NCERT Class 5 Mathematics syllabus, used by CBSE and many state boards.