NCERT Solutions for Class 4 Mathematics Chapter 5 Sharing and Measuring

This worksheet provides NCERT Solutions for Class 4 Mathematics Chapter 5 Sharing and Measuring. This chapter teaches students about sharing things equally, dividing objects into equal parts, and understanding fractions through simple activities and examples. This chapter is important because it helps students understand the basic idea of fractions, equal sharing, and measurement in a practical and visual way. This worksheet provides complete and accurate NCERT Solutions strictly based on the worksheet and follows the NCERT pattern and structure.

Chapter summary: stories, poems & themes

This chapter is activity-based and picture-based. Students learn about equal sharing, halves, quarters, and other fractions through shapes, food items, and real-life sharing examples like dhokla, pizza, chocolate, flowers, and ribbons. The main theme of the chapter is understanding equal parts and fractions through drawing, folding, colouring, matching, and sharing activities. The chapter focuses on learning by doing and observing.

What this NCERT chapter covers?

• Understanding equal sharing and equal parts  
• Learning fractions like 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/5, 1/6, 1/7, 1/8, and 1/9  
• Dividing shapes into equal halves and quarters  
• Comparing fractions and identifying bigger and smaller fractions  
• Identifying fractions from shaded parts  
• Learning through drawing, folding, colouring, and sharing activities  
• Understanding that more parts mean smaller shares  

How to use these NCERT solutions?

• Students should first try to solve the worksheet on their own  
• After completing the worksheet, they should check answers using these NCERT Solutions  
• Parents and teachers can use these solutions to guide students and explain mistakes  
• These solutions follow the NCERT order and worksheet structure exactly  
• These solutions help in revision, practice, and better understanding of fractions and sharing  

Student tips & learning tricks

• Always divide shapes into equal parts when finding fractions  
• Remember that a larger denominator means a smaller part  
• Read each question carefully before solving  
• In drawing and colouring activities, make sure parts are equal  
• Practice folding and drawing shapes to understand fractions better  
• Follow instructions carefully in activity-based questions  

Why NCERT solutions are important?

NCERT Solutions help students understand concepts clearly and learn the correct way to solve problems. NCERT-aligned answers help students prepare for exams and class tests. These solutions build strong basic concepts of fractions and sharing, which are very important for higher classes. These solutions also improve student confidence and help in regular practice and assessment readiness.

Complete answer key – NCERT solutions

Let Us Discuss

1. One half (½) or two quarters (¼ + ¼) — both are equal  
2. Yes  
3. Both parts are equal in size.  
4. Because two quarters sound bigger than one half.  

Let Us Do

1. Explanation: Colour only those figures where the two parts are exactly equal in size.  
2. 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

1. Explanation: Fold the rectangle in different ways so that both parts are equal.  
2. 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

1. Explanation: Draw five different ways to divide a rectangle into four equal parts (student-generated activity)

Match the Following

1. 1 – c  
2. 3 – d  
3. 6 pieces.  
4. 4 – b  
5. 2 – a  
6. Her share becomes smaller as more people join.  
7. When shared among 9 people  
8. 3/5 of the dhokla  

Let Us Do

1. 6 people → 1/6  
2. 8 people → 1/8  
3. Bigger piece: 1/6  
4. Yes.  
5. Because whole is divided into 3 equal parts.  
6. Whole is divided into equal parts; more parts → smaller pieces.  
7. Larger denominator → smaller part.  
8. Yes.  

Let Us Discuss

1. 4 people → 1/4  
2. 5 people → 1/5  
3. 8 people → 1/8  
4. 9 people → 1/9  

Fill in the Blanks

1. 1/4 is greater than 1/5  
2. Mogra in 1/5 part  
3. Marigold in 1/5 part  
4. Marigold in 1/5 part  
5. Jasmine in 1/5 part  
6. Marigold in 1/5 part  

My Flower Garden

1. 1/6 > 1/9  
2. 1/6 > 1/8  
3. 1/9 is smaller than 1/6  

Let Us Do

1. Divide into 7 equal parts  
2. 1 part → Marigold (1/7)  
3. 3 parts → Rose (3/7)  
4. 3 parts → Hibiscus (3/7)  
5. Set 3:  
  1. 2/3  
  2. 1/3  
6. Set 1:  
  1. 1/2  
  2. 1/2  
7. Set 2:  
  1. 1/3  
  2. 1/3  
  3. 1/3  
8. Set 4:  
  1. 1/3  
  2. 1/3  
  3. 1/3  

Do It Yourself

1. Divide into 7 equal parts (student-generated activity)  
2. 3 parts → Lily (3/7)  
3. 2 parts → Marigold (2/7)  
4. 2 parts → Periwinkle (2/7)  
5. Divide into 7 equal parts (student-generated activity)  
6. 5 parts → Mogra (5/7)  
7. 2 parts → Hibiscus (2/7)  

Let Us Explore

1. Explanation: Draw dosas and divide into equal parts as per given fractions (student-generated activity)  
2. 1/3  
3. 1/6  

Let Us Do

1. 1/2  
2. 1/4  
3. Place hairbands on 1/3 of the friends (student-generated activity)  
4. Draw flowers in 1/5 of the pots (student-generated activity)  
5. 4 barfis  
6. Rohan’s ribbon is 4 times Mohan’s ribbon  

Let Us Discuss (Dhokla Story)

Try Yourself

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

Let Us Do

1. Explanation: Follow folding steps and observe fractions.  
2. 1/2 = 2/4 = 4/8 = 8/16 = 16/32  

Let Us Try

1. Greater  
2. Explanation:  
  - Circle only shapes divided into equal parts.  
  - Ignore unequal divisions.  
3. Fractions:  
  1/2  
  1/4  
  2/4  
4. 1/3 = 2/6 = 4/12 = 8/24  
5. True  
6. False  
7. Combine smaller fractions to form bigger ones.  
8. Correct claims:  
  1/3 and 1/4  

Let Us Discuss

Let Us Do

1. 1/2  
2. 4/6  

Identify Fractions

1. 1/3  
2. 1/4  
3. 3/4  

Identify Fractions in Blue Parts

1. 4/8  
2. 6/9  

Identify Fractions in Blue Parts

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