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

More practice on equivalent fractions, comparing, and mixed numbers from Class 5 Maths Mela Chapter 2, Fractions.

Practice Questions

Q1. Find an equivalent fraction for 1/3.
2/6 (multiply top and bottom by 2).

Q2. Which is bigger: 2/5 or 3/5?
3/5 — same denominator, so compare the numerators directly.

Q3. Convert 31/4 to an improper fraction.
&frac{13}{4} (3 × 4 + 1 = 13, keep the denominator 4).

Q4. Is 6/8 the same as 3/4?
Yes — both simplify to the same value (divide top and bottom of 6/8 by 2).

Q5. Which is bigger: 1/2 or 3/5?
3/5 — converting both to tenths gives &frac{5}{10} and &frac{6}{10}.

Why These Help

Working with different denominators (not just halves and quarters) forces genuine comparison skills rather than memorised answers — exactly what the chapter builds toward.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these questions copied from the NCERT textbook?
No — original practice questions built on the same fraction concepts taught in the chapter.

What’s the fastest way to compare two fractions with different denominators?
Convert both to the same denominator first (using a common multiple), then compare the numerators directly.

See the Chapter 2 Solutions and Revision Notes for the full walkthrough.

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