Grade 8 Fractions Worksheets
Free printable fractions practice for Grade 8 students. Generate problems, solve them on screen or paper, and download as PDF.
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.
Free Practice Worksheets
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Build confidence with approachable problems
Solve each problem. Take your time.
- 1.Calculate the value of (1/3) + (2/5).
- 2.Calculate the value of (3/4) - (1/6).
- 3.Calculate the value of (2/3) × (4/5).
- 4.Calculate the value of (5/8) ÷ (1/2).
- 5.Simplify the fraction 1 8/24 to its lowest terms.
- 6.Convert the mixed number 2 3/4 to an improper fraction.
Full range of grade expectations
Solve each problem. Show your work.
- 1.Simplify the following expression: (3/4 + 1/2) ÷ (5/8 - 1/4)
- 2.A recipe calls for 2 1/3 cups of flour. If you only have 1 1/2 cups, how much more flour do you need?
- 3.Compare the following fractions by placing <, >, or = between them: 5/7 ___ 7/9
- 4.A car travels 150 miles in 2 1/2 hours. What is its average speed in miles per hour?
- 5.Evaluate the expression: (2/3)² + 1/9
- 6.Sarah painted 1/5 of a fence on Monday and 2/7 of the same fence on Tuesday. What fraction of the fence has Sarah painted in total?
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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.