NCERT Solutions for Class 4 Maths Chapter 5: Sharing and Measuring – Free PDF Download

Chapter 5 of Class 4 Maths Mela, Sharing and Measuring, introduces fractions through everyday sharing scenarios — splitting paper, dhokla, gardens, and dosas equally among friends.

Last Updated: September 23, 2026

NCERT Solutions for Class 4 Maths Chapter 5: Sharing and Measuring

What this chapter teaches.
Parts and wholes — dividing an object into equal parts; one-half (½), meaning one of two equal parts; one-quarter (¼), meaning one of four equal parts; comparing fractions (which part is bigger, ½ or ¼?); and how sharing changes as the number of people increases.

Activity 1 — Fold and Share.
Using a piece of paper, children fold it into 2 equal parts to make halves, or 4 equal parts to make quarters, and label each part. This is a genuinely hands-on activity — try it with real paper at home, checking that each fold makes truly equal parts.

Activity 2 — Share the Dhokla/Dosa.
The book uses food-sharing scenarios (splitting a dhokla or dosa among 2 or 4 friends) to show what ½ and ¼ look like in a real, familiar context.

Activity 3 — Which Is Bigger?
Children compare ½ and ¼ of the same-sized object and see that ½ is bigger than ¼ — because splitting something into fewer, bigger parts means each part is larger.

Why This Chapter Matters

This is the first formal introduction to fractions — understanding ½ and ¼ through real sharing builds the foundation for all later fraction work (addition, comparison, equivalent fractions) in higher classes.

How to Use These Solutions

Practise folding paper and sharing real food or objects into halves and quarters at home — this chapter is best learned hands-on. Download the full chapter from our Class 4 Maths NCERT book page, or browse the Class 4 hub.

More on This Chapter

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is bigger, ½ or ¼, of the same object?
½ is bigger, because dividing into 2 parts gives bigger pieces than dividing into 4 parts.

What does ¼ mean?
One of four equal parts of a whole.

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