Fractions — Grade 5 Math Practice Worksheet

Grade 5 Medium difficulty 10 problems

Fractions represent parts of a whole. The numerator (top) counts how many parts you have; the denominator (bottom) tells how many equal parts make the whole.

To add or subtract fractions with unlike denominators, find a common denominator first — usually the least common multiple (LCM). Then add or subtract the numerators while keeping the denominator the same.

To multiply fractions, multiply numerators together and denominators together. Simplify your final answer to lowest terms by dividing numerator and denominator by their GCF.

Skills practiced

Finding common denominators
Adding and subtracting fractions
Multiplying fractions
Simplifying to lowest terms

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Practice Worksheet: Fractions

Instructions: Solve each problem carefully. Show all work clearly. Write your final answer in the space provided or on a separate sheet as directed.

1.A recipe calls for $\frac{3}{4}$ cup of sugar. If you want to make only $\frac{1}{2}$ of the recipe, how much sugar do you need? Express your answer in simplest form.
2.Add: $\frac{2}{5} + \frac{3}{10}$ . Simplify your answer.
3.Subtract: $\frac{7}{8} - \frac{1}{4}$ . Simplify your answer.
4.Multiply: $\frac{2}{3} \times \frac{5}{6}$ . Simplify your answer.
5.Divide: $\frac{4}{9} \div \frac{2}{3}$ . Simplify your answer.
6.A pizza is cut into 8 equal slices. If you eat $\frac{3}{8}$ of the pizza and your friend eats $\frac{1}{4}$ of the pizza, what fraction of the pizza is left?
7.Compare: $\frac{3}{4}$ \_\_\_\_\_ $\frac{5}{8}$ . Write $<$ , $>$ , or $=$ in the blank.
8.Convert $\frac{17}{5}$ to a mixed number.
9.Convert $2\frac{3}{7}$ to an improper fraction.
10.A ribbon is $3\frac{1}{2}$ feet long. You cut off $\frac{2}{3}$ of a foot. How much ribbon is left? Express your answer as a mixed number.

Answer Key

1.

$\frac{3}{4} \times \frac{1}{2} = \frac{3}{8}$

Final answer: $\frac{3}{8}$ cup of sugar
2.

$\frac{2}{5} = \frac{4}{10}$ , so $\frac{4}{10} + \frac{3}{10} = \frac{7}{10}$

Final answer: $\frac{7}{10}$
3.

$\frac{1}{4} = \frac{2}{8}$ , so $\frac{7}{8} - \frac{2}{8} = \frac{5}{8}$

Final answer: $\frac{5}{8}$
4.

$\frac{2}{3} \times \frac{5}{6} = \frac{10}{18} = \frac{5}{9}$

Final answer: $\frac{5}{9}$
5.

$\frac{4}{9} \div \frac{2}{3} = \frac{4}{9} \times \frac{3}{2} = \frac{12}{18} = \frac{2}{3}$

Final answer: $\frac{2}{3}$
6.

$\frac{1}{4} = \frac{2}{8}$ , so eaten: $\frac{3}{8} + \frac{2}{8} = \frac{5}{8}$ . Left: $1 - \frac{5}{8} = \frac{3}{8}$

Final answer: $\frac{3}{8}$
7.

$\frac{3}{4} = \frac{6}{8}$ , and $\frac{6}{8} > \frac{5}{8}$ , so $\frac{3}{4} > \frac{5}{8}$

Final answer: $>$
8.

Final answer: $3\frac{2}{5}$
9.

$2\frac{3}{7} = \frac{2 \times 7 + 3}{7} = \frac{17}{7}$

Final answer: $\frac{17}{7}$
10.

$3\frac{1}{2} = \frac{7}{2} = \frac{21}{6}$ , $\frac{2}{3} = \frac{4}{6}$ , so $\frac{21}{6} - \frac{4}{6} = \frac{17}{6} = 2\frac{5}{6}$ feet

Final answer: $2\frac{5}{6}$ feet

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Common mistakes to avoid

Adding denominators when adding fractions
Forgetting to simplify the final answer
Not converting mixed numbers to improper fractions first
Finding a common denominator when multiplying (not needed)

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Fractions — Grade 5 Math Practice Worksheet

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