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A roti can be torn into pieces. This chapter gives each equal piece a name.

4 equal parts. 1 shaded part is 1/4.

This is Chapter 7, Fractions, in your Class 6 book.

What you will learn

Equal parts. A piece has a fraction name when all parts match.
The two numbers. The bottom number tells the size of one part. The top number counts parts.
On the number line. Each fraction has its place, even after 1.
Many names, one amount. 1/2 and 4/8 name the same piece.
Comparing. Rename to one bottom number. Then compare the tops.
Adding and subtracting. Same-size parts add and subtract by their tops.