Mathematics · Class 4
Halves and Quarters
Learn Halves and Quarters with notes, examples, and practice questions.
3 sections15–25 min read3 MCQs · 1 examples
Chapter Overview
Fraction parts must be equal: two equal parts are halves and four equal parts are quarters.
Halves and Quarters introduces fractions as equal parts of a whole or collection. Learners identify one-half, one-quarter, and three-quarters and connect these fractions with sharing, distance, time, and money.
Equal Parts
- The denominator tells the number of equal parts in the whole.
- The numerator tells how many equal parts are chosen.
- Two quarters make one half.
- Four quarters or two halves make one whole.
Fractions in Daily Life
- Half of a collection means divide it into 2 equal groups.
- A quarter of a collection means divide it into 4 equal groups.
- Quarter of an hour is 15 minutes; half an hour is 30 minutes.
- ₹1 can be divided into four equal amounts of 25 paise.
Solved Examples
Step-by-step solutions — read each step before checking the final answer.
Share a Collection
There are 20 oranges. What is one-quarter of them?
- 1One-quarter means divide into 4 equal groups.
- 2Calculate 20 ÷ 4 = 5.
- 3One group is the required quarter.
Answer
5 oranges
Key Points to Remember
- ✓ Fractions describe equal parts
- ✓ Two quarters equal one half
- ✓ Find a fraction of a collection by equal sharing
- ✓ The whole must be known before naming a fraction
Exam Tips
- • Check that drawn parts are equal
- • Use division to find half or quarter of a number
- • State the chosen parts and total equal parts
Practice MCQs — Halves and Quarters
Test your understanding with topic-wise multiple choice questions. Explanations appear after each answer.
Question 1 of 3Score: 0/0
Which fraction is equal to two quarters?