Grade 5 Fractions Worksheets
Free printable fractions practice for Grade 5 students. Generate problems, solve them on screen or paper, and download as PDF.
What Your Child Will Learn
Grade 5 is the year students master fraction operations. They add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators by finding common denominators, and they begin multiplying fractions by whole numbers. Mixed number operations are introduced.
Students also connect fractions to decimals and percents, understanding that 1/4 = 0.25 = 25%. Word problems involve all four operations and require students to choose the right approach. Fraction concepts are applied to measurement, probability, and data analysis.
Skills Covered
- Adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators
- Finding common denominators efficiently
- Multiplying fractions by whole numbers
- Operating with mixed numbers
- Converting between fractions, decimals, and percents
- Solving multi-step fraction word problems
Curriculum Aligned: Aligned with Strand B (Number): all four operations with fractions, including unlike denominators.
Parent Tip: The biggest challenge is finding common denominators — practise listing multiples of two numbers to find the least common multiple. It becomes automatic with repetition.
What your child will practice
- Fractions, Decimals, PercentagesRepresent fractions, decimal numbers, and percents, and show their relationships.
- Operations with FractionsAdd and subtract fractions with like denominators.
Free Practice Worksheets
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Build confidence with approachable problems
Solve each problem. Take your time.
- 1.Add: 1/4 + 3/8
- 2.Subtract: 2/3 - 1/6
- 3.Add: 1/2 + 1/5
- 4.Subtract: 5/6 - 2/9
- 5.Multiply: 3 * (1/4)
- 6.Multiply: 5 * (2/3)
Full range of grade expectations
Solve each problem. Show your work.
- 1.Compare the following fractions using <, >, or =. Explain your reasoning. 3/4 ______ 5/6
- 2.Sarah is baking cookies. The recipe calls for 2/3 cup of sugar. She only has 1/4 cup of sugar. How much more sugar does she need?
- 3.Calculate: 2 1/2 + 1 3/4
- 4.A pizza is cut into 8 equal slices. If Mark eats 3 slices, what fraction of the pizza did he eat? Write the fraction in simplest form.
- 5.Calculate: 4 × 2/5
- 6.David ran 5/8 of a mile on Saturday. On Sunday, he ran 1/2 of a mile. How much farther did David run on Saturday than on Sunday?
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Create a Free AccountFrequently Asked Questions
Why do students struggle with fractions?
Fractions require understanding parts of a whole, which is more abstract than counting. Using visual models like fraction bars and number lines helps build intuition.
How can I help my child with fractions at home?
Use real-life examples: cooking (measuring cups), pizza slices, and sharing equally. These concrete experiences make fractions meaningful.
What fraction skills should my child know by grade level?
Grade 3: identifying and comparing simple fractions. Grade 4: equivalent fractions and adding with like denominators. Grade 5-6: all four operations with fractions and mixed numbers.