NCERT Solutions for Class 5 Maths Chapter 2: Fractions – Free PDF Download

Chapter 2 of Class 5 Maths Mela, Fractions, builds on the halves and quarters from Class 4 into a fuller picture of fractions — equivalent fractions, comparing fractions, mixed numbers, and fractions greater than one.

Last Updated: September 8, 2026

NCERT Solutions for Class 5 Maths Chapter 2: Fractions

What this chapter teaches.
Simple fractions like 1/2, 1/3, and 1/4; equivalent fractions — different fractions that represent the same amount (e.g. 1/2 = 2/4 = 3/6); comparing fractions to see which is bigger; mixed numbers (a whole number plus a fraction, like 11/2); and fractions greater than one (like 5/4, meaning more than a whole).

Activity 1 — Shade the Grid.
Children shade a given fraction of a grid (like 3/8 of a 4×2 grid) to see fractions visually, and compare grids to find equivalent fractions.

Activity 2 — Which Is Bigger?
Children compare two fractions (like 1/3 and 1/4) using pictures, a number line, or by finding a common denominator, to say which is greater.

Activity 3 — Mixed Numbers.
Children convert between mixed numbers (like 21/2) and improper fractions (like 5/2), using pictures and number lines to check.

Why This Chapter Matters

A solid understanding of equivalent fractions and comparison is essential before children can add, subtract, or work with fractions in more complex ways in later classes.

How to Use These Solutions

Use paper folding, grids, or real food (like a pizza or roti) to build a visual, hands-on sense of fractions before moving to purely numeric comparison. Download the full chapter from our Class 5 Maths NCERT book page, or browse the Class 5 hub.

More on This Chapter

See also the Extra Questions and Revision Notes for this chapter.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an equivalent fraction?
A different-looking fraction that represents the same amount, e.g. 1/2 = 2/4 = 3/6.

What is a mixed number?
A whole number combined with a fraction, like 11/2 (one and a half).

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