NCERT Solutions for Class 4 Mathematics Maths Mela (English) Chapter 5

NCERT solutions for Class 4 Mathematics Chapter 5 Sharing and Measuring – complete answers & explanations

This blog provides NCERT solutions for Class 4 Mathematics Chapter 5 Sharing and Measuring based strictly on the worksheet. This chapter teaches students about sharing things equally, understanding fractions, and dividing objects into equal parts. These concepts are important because they help students understand fractions in daily life. The solutions given here follow the worksheet exactly and help students learn the correct way to solve similar questions.

What this NCERT chapter covers?

1. Understanding equal sharing and equal parts.
2. Learning about fractions like 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, etc.
3. Dividing shapes into equal halves and quarters.
4. Comparing fractions and understanding bigger and smaller fractions.
5. Identifying fractions from shaded parts and objects.
6. Learning through activities like folding, drawing, and sharing food items.

How to use these NCERT solutions?

1. First, students should try to solve the worksheet on their own.
2. After solving, they should check their answers using these NCERT solutions.
3. Parents and teachers should guide students where they make mistakes.
4. Students should understand how shapes are divided into equal parts.
5. These solutions follow the worksheet order exactly, so students can match answers easily.

Important tips & tricks for students

1. Always make sure parts are equal when dividing shapes.
2. Remember that a bigger denominator means a smaller fraction.
3. Read each question carefully before answering.
4. Practice drawing fractions to understand them better.
5. Follow instructions carefully in activity-based questions.

NCERT solutions – complete answer key

Let Us Discuss

One half (½) or two quarters (¼ + ¼) — both are equal

Yes

Both parts are equal in size.

Because two quarters sound bigger than one half.

Let Us Do

Explanation:

Colour only those figures where the two parts are exactly equal in size.

Explanation:

To divide each shape into halves:

- Draw a straight line exactly through the middle.
- Ensure both parts are equal.
- You can draw vertical, horizontal, or diagonal lines depending on the shape.

Let Us Try

Explanation: Fold the rectangle in different ways so that both parts are equal.

Explanation:

To divide shapes into 4 equal parts (quarters):

- First divide into 2 equal halves.
- Then divide each half again into 2 equal parts.
- This makes 4 equal parts.

Ways:

- One vertical and one horizontal line (+)
- Two diagonal lines (X)
- Parallel vertical lines
- Parallel horizontal lines

Divide into 4 Equal Parts

Explanation: Draw five different ways to divide a rectangle into four equal parts

Match the Following

1 – c  
3 – d  
6 pieces.  
4 – b  
2 – a  
Her share becomes smaller as more people join.  
When shared among 9 people  
3/5 of the dhokla  

Let Us Do

6 people → 1/6  
8 people → 1/8  
Bigger piece: 1/6  
Yes.  
Because whole is divided into 3 equal parts.  
Whole is divided into equal parts; more parts → smaller pieces.  
Larger denominator → smaller part.  
Yes.  

Let Us Discuss

4 people → 1/4  
5 people → 1/5  
8 people → 1/8  
9 people → 1/9  

Fill in the Blanks

1/4 is greater than 1/5  
Mogra in 1/5 part  
Marigold in 1/5 part  
Marigold in 1/5 part  
Jasmine in 1/5 part  
Marigold in 1/5 part  

My Flower Garden

1/6 > 1/9  
1/6 > 1/8  
1/9 is smaller than 1/6  

Let Us Do

Divide into 7 equal parts  
1 part → Marigold (1/7)  
3 parts → Rose (3/7)  
3 parts → Hibiscus (3/7)  

Set 3:  
1. 2/3  
2. 1/3  

Set 1:  
1. 1/2  
2. 1/2  

Set 2:  
1. 1/3  
2. 1/3  
3. 1/3  

Set 4:  
1. 1/3  
2. 1/3  
3. 1/3  

Do It Yourself

Divide into 7 equal parts  
3 parts → Lily (3/7)  
2 parts → Marigold (2/7)  
2 parts → Periwinkle (2/7)  

Divide into 7 equal parts  
5 parts → Mogra (5/7)  
2 parts → Hibiscus (2/7)  

Let Us Explore

Explanation:

Draw dosas and divide into equal parts as per given fractions.

1/3  
1/6  

Let Us Do

1/2  
1/4  

Place hairbands on 1/3 of the friends.  
Draw flowers in 1/5 of the pots.  

4 barfis  
Rohan’s ribbon is 4 times Mohan’s ribbon  

Let Us Discuss (Dhokla Story)

Try Yourself

Sharing a pizza among 4 friends → 1/4  
Dividing a chocolate into 8 pieces → 1/8  

Let Us Do

Explanation: Follow folding steps and observe fractions.

1/2 = 2/4 = 4/8 = 8/16 = 16/32  

Let Us Try

Greater  

Explanation:
- Circle only shapes divided into equal parts.
- Ignore unequal divisions.

Fractions:
1/2  
1/4  
2/4  

1/3 = 2/6 = 4/12 = 8/24  

True  
False  

Combine smaller fractions to form bigger ones.

Correct claims:
1/3 and 1/4  

Let Us Discuss

Let Us Do

1/2  
4/6  

Identify Fractions

1/3  
1/4  
3/4  

Identify Fractions in Blue Parts

4/8  
6/9  

Identify Fractions in Blue Parts

Why NCERT solutions help students?

NCERT solutions help students prepare for exams, understand concepts clearly, and learn the correct way to write answers. These solutions are useful for practice and help students feel more confident while solving fraction and sharing questions.

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