Fractions: Concept Sheet
Fractions: Concept Sheet
This will help you in understanding the difference between various fractions.
1
(2) Which of the following represent (one-half):
2
1
(3) Which of the following represent (one-third):
3rd
1th
(4) Which of the following represent (one-fifth):
5
1 3 2 2
2 4 5 3
(6) Each strip represents 1 unit. Based on the specified fraction, divide the strip into the appropriate
number of equal parts and shade some so as to represent the given fraction.
1
(a)
2
3
(b)
4
(7) In each question two identical figures are given. Shade them to represent the specified fractions.
Then compare the sizes of these fractions using the representations and fill in the blanks
with <, > or = signs.
(a) (b)
1 1 1 1
2 3 4 2
(c) (d)
1 2 2 1
or 1
2 2 3 3
1 2 3 4
a) and b) and
3 3 5 5
3 2 5 7
c) and d) and
9 9 6 6