Grade 8 Fractions Worksheets
Free printable fractions practice for Grade 8 students. Generate problems, solve them on screen or paper, and download as PDF.
Practice Worksheet
Grade 8 Fractions Practice
Solve each problem. Show your work.
- 1.2/3 × 3/5 = _____
- 2.2/3 ÷ 1/3 = _____
- 3.5/6 × 3/10 = _____
- 4.Simplify 32/40: _____
- 5.3/4 × 2/7 = _____
- 6.3/4 ÷ 1/8 = _____
Show answer key
- Question 1: 2/5
- Question 2: 2
- Question 3: 1/4
- Question 4: 4/5
- Question 5: 3/14
- Question 6: 6
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Build confidence with approachable problems
Solve each problem. Simplify your answers where possible.
- 1.Calculate: (2/3) * x, where x = 9
- 2.Evaluate the expression: (1/2)² * 4
- 3.Solve for y: y = (3/4) / (1/8)
- 4.Calculate the rate of change: (5/2) / (1/2)
- 5.Simplify the expression: (2/5) * (1 5/4)
- 6.Evaluate: (1/3)² * (9/2)
A selection of topic skills
Solve each problem, simplifying your answers to the lowest terms. Show all necessary steps.
- 1.Evaluate the following expression involving rational numbers: (2/3)² ÷ (-5/6) + 1/4.
- 2.A cylindrical water tank has a height of 5 1/2 feet and a radius of 2 2/3 feet. Using the formula V = πr²h, calculate the volume of the tank. Leave your answer in terms of π.
- 3.Solve for x in the linear equation: 3/4x - 1/2 = 2/5x + 3/10.
- 4.Compare the following two values using <, >, or =: (3/8) * (-4/9) and (-1/3) ÷ 2/5.
- 5.A car travels at a constant rate of 64 1/2 miles in 1 1/4 hours. Determine the unit rate of the car in miles per hour.
- 6.Simplify the expression (a/b) ÷ (c/d) * (e/f) where a=2, b=5, c=3, d=4, e=1, and f=2.
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What Your Child Will Learn
In Grade 8, fractions support algebraic fluency and more advanced problem-solving. Students simplify algebraic fractions, solve multi-step equations involving fractions, and work with rational expressions. Fractions appear in slope calculations, probability distributions, and data analysis.
Students are expected to be fully fluent with fraction operations and to apply them flexibly across all strands of mathematics. The focus shifts from computation to strategic problem-solving using fractions as a tool.
Skills Covered
- Simplifying algebraic fractions
- Solving equations with fractional coefficients
- Using fractions to express slope and rate of change
- Fraction operations in probability and statistics
- Rational expressions and operations
- Multi-step problems requiring fraction fluency
Curriculum Aligned: Aligned with Strand B (Number) and Strand C (Algebra): applying fraction fluency in algebraic and statistical contexts.
Parent Tip: If your child is still struggling with basic fraction operations, address those gaps now — every high school math course builds on fraction fluency.
What your child will practice
- Fractions, Decimals, PercentsConvert fluently between fractions, decimals, and percents.
- Operations with Rational NumbersPerform operations with rational numbers including negative fractions and decimals.
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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.