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Fractions Worksheets

Welcome to the fractions worksheets page at Math-Drills.com where the cup is half full! This is one of our more popular pages most likely because learning fractions is incredibly important in a person's life and it is a math topic that many approach with trepidation due to its bad rap over the years. Fractions really aren't that difficult to master especially with the support of our wide selection of worksheets.

This page includes Fractions worksheets for understanding fractions including modeling, comparing, ordering, simplifying and converting fractions and operations with fractions. We start you off with the obvious: modeling fractions. It is a great idea if students can actually understand what a fraction is, so please do spend some time with the modeling aspect. Relating modeling to real life helps a great deal too as it is much easier to relate to half a cookie than to half a square. Ask most students what you get if you add half a cookie and another half a cookie, and they'll probably let you know that it makes one delicious snack.

The other fractions worksheets on this page are devoted to helping students understand the concept of fractions. From comparing and ordering to simplifying and converting... by the time students master the material on this page, operations of fractions will be a walk in the park.

Most Popular Fractions Worksheets this Week

Fraction Circles

Fraction circle manipulatives are mainly used for comparing fractions, but they can be used for a variety of other purposes such as representing and identifying fractions, adding and subtracting fractions, and as probability spinners. There are a variety of options depending on your purpose. Fraction circles come in small and large versions, labeled and unlabeled versions and in three different color schemes: black and white, color, and light gray. The color scheme matches the fraction strips and use colors that are meant to show good contrast among themselves. Do note that there is a significant prevalence of color-blindness in the population, so don't rely on all students being able to differentiate the colors.

Suggested activity for comparing fractions: Photocopy the black and white version onto an overhead projection slide and another copy onto a piece of paper. Alternatively, you can use two pieces of paper and hold them up to the light for this activity. Use a pencil to represent the first fraction on the paper copy. Use a non-permanent overhead pen to represent the second fraction. Lay the slide over the paper and compare the two circles. You should easily be able to tell which is greater or lesser or if the two fractions are equal. Re-use both sheets by erasing the pencil and washing off the marker.

Adding fractions with fraction circles will involve two copies on paper. Cut out the fraction circles and segments of one copy and leave the other copy intact. To add 1/3 + 1/2, for example, place a 1/3 segment and a 1/2 segment into a circle and hold it over various fractions on the intact copy to see what 1/2 + 1/3 is equivalent to. 5/6 or 10/12 should work.

• Small Fraction Circles Small Fraction Circles in Black and White with Labels Small Fraction Circles in Color with Labels Small Fraction Circles in Light Gray with Labels Small Fraction Circles in Black and White Unlabeled Small Fraction Circles in Color Unlabeled Small Fraction Circles in Light Gray Unlabeled
• Large Fraction Circles Large Fraction Circles in Black and White with Labels Large Fraction Circles in Color with Labels Large Fraction Circles in Light Gray with Labels Large Fraction Circles in Black and White Unlabeled Large Fraction Circles in Color Unlabeled Large Fraction Circles in Light Gray Unlabeled

Fraction Strips

Fractions strips are often used for comparing fractions. Students are able to see quite easily the relationships and equivalence between fractions with different denominators. It can be quite useful for students to have two copies: one copy cut into strips and the other copy kept intact. They can then use the cut-out strips on the intact page to individually compare fractions. For example, they can use the halves strip to see what other fractions are equivalent to one-half. This can also be accomplished with a straight edge such as a ruler without cutting out any strips. Pairs or groups of strips can also be compared side-by-side if they are cut out. Addition and subtraction (etc.) are also possibilities; for example, adding a one-quarter and one-third can be accomplished by shifting the thirds strip so that it starts at the end of one-quarter then finding a strip that matches the end of the one-third mark (7/12 should do it).

Teachers might consider copying the fraction strips onto overhead projection acetates for whole class or group activities. Acetate versions are also useful as a hands-on manipulative for students in conjunction with an uncut page.

The "Smart" Fraction Strips include strips in a more useful order, eliminate the 7ths and 11ths strips as they don't have any equivalents and include 15ths and 16ths. The colors are consistent with the classic versions, so the two sets can be combined.

• Classic Fraction Strips with Labels Classic Fraction Strips in Black and White With Labels Classic Fraction Strips in Color With Labels Classic Fraction Strips in Gray With Labels
• Unlabeled Classic Fraction Strips Classic Fraction Strips in Black and White Unlabeled Classic Fraction Strips in Color Unlabeled Classic Fraction Strips in Gray Unlabeled
• Smart Fraction Strips with Labels Smart Fraction Strips in Black and White With Labels Smart Fraction Strips in Color With Labels Smart Fraction Strips in Gray With Labels

Modeling fractions

Fractions can represent parts of a group or parts of a whole. In these worksheets, fractions are modeled as parts of a group. Besides using the worksheets in this section, you can also try some more interesting ways of modeling fractions. Healthy snacks can make great models for fractions. Can you cut a cucumber into thirds? A tomato into quarters? Can you make two-thirds of the grapes red and one-third green?

• Modeling Fractions with Groups of Shapes Coloring Groups of Shapes to Represent Fractions Identifying Fractions from Colored Groups of Shapes (Only Simplified Fractions up to Eighths) Identifying Fractions from Colored Groups of Shapes (Halves Only) Identifying Fractions from Colored Groups of Shapes (Halves and Thirds) Identifying Fractions from Colored Groups of Shapes (Halves, Thirds and Fourths) Identifying Fractions from Colored Groups of Shapes (Up to Fifths) Identifying Fractions from Colored Groups of Shapes (Up to Sixths) Identifying Fractions from Colored Groups of Shapes (Up to Eighths) Identifying Fractions from Colored Groups of Shapes (OLD Version; Print Too Light)
• Modeling Fractions with Rectangles Modeling Halves Modeling Thirds Modeling Halves and Thirds Modeling Fourths (Color Version) Modeling Fourths (Grey Version) Coloring Fourths Models Modeling Fifths Coloring Fifths Models Modeling Sixths Coloring Sixths Models
• Modeling Fractions with Circles Modeling Halves, Thirds and Fourths Coloring Halves, Thirds and Fourths Modeling Halves, Thirds, Fourths, and Fifths Coloring Halves, Thirds, Fourths, and Fifths Modeling Halves to Sixths Coloring Halves to Sixths Modeling Halves to Eighths Coloring Halves to Eighths Modeling Halves to Twelfths Coloring Halves to Twelfths

Ratio and Proportion Worksheets

The equivalent fractions models worksheets include only the "baking fractions" in the A versions. To see more difficult and varied fractions, please choose the B to J versions after loading the A version. More picture ratios can be found on holiday and seasonal pages. Try searching for picture ratios to find more.

• Picture Ratios Autumn Trees Part-to-Part Picture Ratios ( Grouped ) Autumn Trees Part-to-Part and Part-to-Whole Picture Ratios ( Grouped )
• Equivalent Fractions Equivalent Fractions With Blanks ( Multiply Right ) ✎ Equivalent Fractions With Blanks ( Divide Left ) ✎ Equivalent Fractions With Blanks ( Multiply Right or Divide Left ) ✎ Equivalent Fractions With Blanks ( Divide Right ) ✎ Equivalent Fractions With Blanks ( Multiply Left ) ✎ Equivalent Fractions With Blanks ( Multiply Left or Divide Right ) ✎ Equivalent Fractions With Blanks ( Multiply or Divide Right ) ✎ Equivalent Fractions With Blanks ( Multiply or Divide Left ) ✎ Equivalent Fractions With Blanks ( Multiply or Divide in Either Direction ) ✎ Are These Fractions Equivalent? (Multiplier 2 to 5) Are These Fractions Equivalent? (Multiplier 5 to 15) Equivalent Fractions Models Equivalent Fractions Models with the Simplified Fraction First Equivalent Fractions Models with the Simplified Fraction Second
• Equivalent Ratios Equivalent Ratios with Blanks Only on Right Equivalent Ratios with Blanks Anywhere Equivalent Ratios with x 's

Comparing and Ordering Fractions

Comparing fractions involves deciding which of two fractions is greater in value or if the two fractions are equal in value. There are generally four methods that can be used for comparing fractions. First is to use common denominators . If both fractions have the same denominator, comparing the fractions simply involves comparing the numerators. Equivalent fractions can be used to convert one or both fractions, so they have common denominators. A second method is to convert both fractions to a decimal and compare the decimal numbers. Visualization is the third method. Using something like fraction strips , two fractions can be compared with a visual tool. The fourth method is to use a cross-multiplication strategy where the numerator of the first fraction is multiplied by the denominator of the second fraction; then the numerator of the second fraction is multiplied by the denominator of the first fraction. The resulting products can be compared to decide which fraction is greater (or if they are equal).

• Comparing Proper Fractions Comparing Proper Fractions to Sixths ✎ Comparing Proper Fractions to Ninths (No Sevenths) ✎ Comparing Proper Fractions to Ninths ✎ Comparing Proper Fractions to Twelfths (No Sevenths; No Elevenths) ✎ Comparing Proper Fractions to Twelfths ✎

The worksheets in this section also include improper fractions. This might make the task of comparing even easier for some questions that involve both a proper and an improper fraction. If students recognize one fraction is greater than one and the other fraction is less than one, the greater fraction will be obvious.

• Comparing Proper and Improper Fractions Comparing Proper and Improper Fractions to Sixths ✎ Comparing Proper and Improper Fractions to Ninths (No Sevenths) ✎ Comparing Proper and Improper Fractions to Ninths ✎ Comparing Proper and Improper Fractions to Twelfths (No Sevenths; No Elevenths) ✎ Comparing Proper and Improper Fractions to Twelfths ✎ Comparing Improper Fractions to Sixths ✎ Comparing Improper Fractions to Ninths (No Sevenths) ✎ Comparing Improper Fractions to Ninths ✎ Comparing Improper Fractions to Twelfths (No Sevenths; No Elevenths) ✎ Comparing Improper Fractions to Twelfths ✎

This section additionally includes mixed fractions. When comparing mixed and improper fractions, it is useful to convert one of the fractions to the other's form either in writing or mentally. Converting to a mixed fraction is probably the better route since the first step is to compare the whole number portions, and if one is greater than the other, the proper fraction portion can be ignored. If the whole number portions are equal, the proper fractions must be compared to see which number is greater.

• Comparing Proper, Improper and Mixed Fractions Comparing Proper, Improper and Mixed Fractions to Sixths ✎ Comparing Proper, Improper and Mixed Fractions to Ninths (No Sevenths) ✎ Comparing Proper, Improper and Mixed Fractions to Ninths ✎ Comparing Proper, Improper and Mixed Fractions to Twelfths (No Sevenths; No Elevenths) ✎ Comparing Proper, Improper and Mixed Fractions to Twelfths ✎
• Comparing Improper and Mixed Fractions Comparing Improper and Mixed Fractions to Sixths ✎ Comparing Improper and Mixed Fractions to Ninths (No Sevenths) ✎ Comparing Improper and Mixed Fractions to Ninths ✎ Comparing Improper and Mixed Fractions to Twelfths (No Sevenths; No Elevenths) ✎ Comparing Improper and Mixed Fractions to Twelfths ✎
• Comparing Mixed Fractions Comparing Mixed Fractions to Sixths ✎ Comparing Mixed Fractions to Ninths (No Sevenths) ✎ Comparing Mixed Fractions to Ninths ✎ Comparing Mixed Fractions to Twelfths (No Sevenths; No Elevenths) ✎ Comparing Mixed Fractions to Twelfths ✎

Many of the same strategies that work for comparing fractions also work for ordering fractions. Using manipulatives such as fraction strips, using number lines, or finding decimal equivalents will all have your student(s) putting fractions in the correct order in no time. We've probably said this before, but make sure that you emphasize that when comparing or ordering fractions, students understand that the whole needs to be the same. Comparing half the population of Canada with a third of the population of the United States won't cut it. Try using some visuals to reinforce this important concept. Even though we've included number lines below, feel free to use your own strategies.

• Ordering Fractions with Easy Denominators on a Number Line Ordering Fractions with Easy Denominators to 10 on a Number Line Ordering Fractions with Easy Denominators to 24 on a Number Line Ordering Fractions with Easy Denominators to 60 on a Number Line Ordering Fractions with Easy Denominators to 100 on a Number Line
• Ordering Fractions with Easy Denominators on a Number Line (Including Negative Fractions) Ordering Fractions with Easy Denominators to 10 + Negatives on a Number Line Ordering Fractions with Easy Denominators to 24 + Negatives on a Number Line Ordering Fractions with Easy Denominators to 60 + Negatives on a Number Line Ordering Fractions with Easy Denominators to 100 + Negatives on a Number Line
• Ordering Fractions with All Denominators on a Number Line Ordering Fractions with All Denominators to 10 on a Number Line Ordering Fractions with All Denominators to 24 on a Number Line Ordering Fractions with All Denominators to 60 on a Number Line Ordering Fractions with All Denominators to 100 on a Number Line
• Ordering Fractions with All Denominators on a Number Line (Including Negative Fractions) Ordering Fractions with All Denominators to 10 + Negatives on a Number Line Ordering Fractions with All Denominators to 24 + Negatives on a Number Line Ordering Fractions with All Denominators to 60 + Negatives on a Number Line Ordering Fractions with All Denominators to 100 + Negatives on a Number Line

The ordering fractions worksheets in this section do not include a number line, to allow for students to use various sorting strategies.

• Ordering Positive Fractions Ordering Positive Fractions with Like Denominators Ordering Positive Fractions with Like Numerators Ordering Positive Fractions with Like Numerators or Denominators Ordering Positive Fractions with Proper Fractions Only Ordering Positive Fractions with Improper Fractions Ordering Positive Fractions with Mixed Fractions Ordering Positive Fractions with Improper and Mixed Fractions
• Ordering Positive and Negative Fractions Ordering Positive and Negative Fractions with Like Denominators Ordering Positive and Negative Fractions with Like Numerators Ordering Positive and Negative Fractions with Like Numerators or Denominators Ordering Positive and Negative Fractions with Proper Fractions Only Ordering Positive and Negative Fractions with Improper Fractions Ordering Positive and Negative Fractions with Mixed Fractions Ordering Positive and Negative Fractions with Improper and Mixed Fractions

Simplifying & Converting Fractions Worksheets

Rounding fractions helps students to understand fractions a little better and can be applied to estimating answers to fractions questions. For example, if one had to estimate 1 4/7 × 6, they could probably say the answer was about 9 since 1 4/7 is about 1 1/2 and 1 1/2 × 6 is 9.

• Rounding Fractions with Helper Lines Rounding Fractions to the Nearest Whole with Helper Lines Rounding Mixed Numbers to the Nearest Whole with Helper Lines Rounding Fractions to the Nearest Half with Helper Lines Rounding Mixed Numbers to the Nearest Half with Helper Lines
• Rounding Fractions Rounding Fractions to the Nearest Whole Rounding Mixed Numbers to the Nearest Whole Rounding Fractions to the Nearest Half Rounding Mixed Numbers to the Nearest Half

Learning how to simplify fractions makes a student's life much easier later on when learning operations with fractions. It also helps them to learn that different-looking fractions can be equivalent. One way of demonstrating this is to divide out two equivalent fractions. For example 3/2 and 6/4 both result in a quotient of 1.5 when divided. By practicing simplifying fractions, students will hopefully recognize unsimplified fractions when they start adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing with fractions.

• Simplifying Fractions Simplify Fractions (easier) Simplify Fractions (harder) Simplify Improper Fractions (easier) Simplify Improper Fractions (harder)
• Converting Between Improper and Mixed Fractions Converting Mixed Fractions to Improper Fractions Converting Improper Fractions to Mixed Fractions Converting Between (both ways) Mixed and Improper Fractions
• Converting Between Fractions and Decimals Converting Fractions to Terminating Decimals Converting Fractions to Terminating and Repeating Decimals Converting Terminating Decimals to Fractions Converting Terminating and Repeating Decimals to Fractions Converting Fractions to Hundredths
• Converting Between Fractions, Decimals, Percents and Ratios with Terminating Decimals Only Converting Fractions to Decimals, Percents and Part-to- Part Ratios ( Terminating Decimals Only) Converting Fractions to Decimals, Percents and Part-to- Whole Ratios ( Terminating Decimals Only) Converting Decimals to Fractions, Percents and Part-to- Part Ratios ( Terminating Decimals Only) Converting Decimals to Fractions, Percents and Part-to- Whole Ratios ( Terminating Decimals Only) Converting Percents to Fractions, Decimals and Part-to- Part Ratios ( Terminating Decimals Only) Converting Percents to Fractions, Decimals and Part-to- Whole Ratios ( Terminating Decimals Only) Converting Part-to-Part Ratios to Fractions, Decimals and Percents ( Terminating Decimals Only) Converting Part-to-Whole Ratios to Fractions, Decimals and Percents ( Terminating Decimals Only) Converting Various Fractions, Decimals, Percents and Part-to- Part Ratios ( Terminating Decimals Only) Converting Various Fractions, Decimals, Percents and Part-to- Whole Ratios ( Terminating Decimals Only)
• Converting Between Fractions, Decimals, Percents and Ratios with Terminating and Repeating Decimals Converting Fractions to Decimals, Percents and Part-to- Part Ratios Converting Fractions to Decimals, Percents and Part-to- Whole Ratios Converting Decimals to Fractions, Percents and Part-to- Part Ratios Converting Decimals to Fractions, Percents and Part-to- Whole Ratios Converting Percents to Fractions, Decimals and Part-to- Part Ratios Converting Percents to Fractions, Decimals and Part-to- Whole Ratios Converting Part-to-Part Ratios to Fractions, Decimals and Percents Converting Part-to-Whole Ratios to Fractions, Decimals and Percents Converting Various Fractions, Decimals, Percents and Part-to- Part Ratios Converting Various Fractions, Decimals, Percents and Part-to- Whole Ratios Converting Various Fractions, Decimals, Percents and Part-to- Part Ratios with 7ths and 11ths Converting Various Fractions, Decimals, Percents and Part-to- Whole Ratios with 7ths and 11ths

Multiplying Fractions

Multiplying fractions is usually less confusing operationally than any other operation and can be less confusing conceptually if approached in the right way. The algorithm for multiplying is simply multiply the numerators then multiply the denominators. The magic word in understanding the multiplication of fractions is, "of." For example what is two-thirds OF six? What is a third OF a half? When you use the word, "of," it gets much easier to visualize fractions multiplication. Example: cut a loaf of bread in half, then cut the half into thirds. One third OF a half loaf of bread is the same as 1/3 x 1/2 and tastes delicious with butter.

• Multiplying Two Proper Fraction Multiplying Two Proper Fractions with No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying Two Proper Fractions with All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ ✎ Multiplying Two Proper Fractions with Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying Two Proper Fractions with No Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying Two Proper Fractions with All Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying Two Proper Fractions with Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
• Multiplying Proper and Improper Fractions Multiplying Proper and Improper Fractions with No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying Proper and Improper Fractions with All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying Proper and Improper Fractions with Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying Proper and Improper Fractions with No Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying Proper and Improper Fractions with All Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying Proper and Improper Fractions with Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
• Multiplying Two Improper Fractions Multiplying Two Improper Fractions with No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying Two Improper Fractions with All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying Two Improper Fractions with Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying Two Improper Fractions with No Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying Two Improper Fractions with All Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying Two Improper Fractions with Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
• Multiplying Proper and Mixed Fractions Multiplying Proper and Mixed Fractions with No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying Proper and Mixed Fractions with All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying Proper and Mixed Fractions with Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying Proper and Mixed Fractions with No Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying Proper and Mixed Fractions with All Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying Proper and Mixed Fractions with Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
• Multiplying Two Mixed Fractions Multiplying Two Mixed Fractions with No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying Two Mixed Fractions with All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying Two Mixed Fractions with Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying Two Mixed Fractions with No Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying Two Mixed Fractions with All Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying Two Mixed Fractions with Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
• Multiplying Whole Numbers and Proper Fractions Multiplying Whole Numbers and Proper Fractions with No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying Whole Numbers and Proper Fractions with All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying Whole Numbers and Proper Fractions with Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying Whole Numbers and Proper Fractions with No Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying Whole Numbers and Proper Fractions with All Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying Whole Numbers and Proper Fractions with Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
• Multiplying Whole Numbers and Improper Fractions Multiplying Whole Numbers and Improper Fractions with No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying Whole Numbers and Improper Fractions with All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying Whole Numbers and Improper Fractions with Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying Whole Numbers and Improper Fractions with No Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying Whole Numbers and Improper Fractions with All Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying Whole Numbers and Improper Fractions with Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
• Multiplying Whole Numbers and Mixed Fractions Multiplying Whole Numbers and Mixed Fractions with No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying Whole Numbers and Mixed Fractions with All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying Whole Numbers and Mixed Fractions with Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying Whole Numbers and Mixed Fractions with No Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying Whole Numbers and Mixed Fractions with All Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying Whole Numbers and Mixed Fractions with Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
• Multiplying Proper, Improper and Mixed Fractions Multiplying Proper, Improper and Mixed Fractions with No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying Proper, Improper and Mixed Fractions with All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying Proper, Improper and Mixed Fractions with Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying Proper, Improper and Mixed Fractions with No Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying Proper, Improper and Mixed Fractions with All Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying Proper, Improper and Mixed Fractions with Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
• Multiplying 3 Fractions Multiplying 3 Proper Fractions (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying 3 Proper and Improper Fractions (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying Proper and Improper Fractions and Whole Numbers (3 factors) (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying Fractions and Mixed Fractions (3 factors) (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying 3 Mixed Fractions (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎

Dividing Fractions

Conceptually, dividing fractions is probably the most difficult of all the operations, but we're going to help you out. The algorithm for dividing fractions is just like multiplying fractions, but you find the inverse of the second fraction or you cross-multiply. This gets you the right answer which is extremely important especially if you're building a bridge. We told you how to conceptualize fraction multiplication, but how does it work with division? Easy! You just need to learn the magic phrase: "How many ____'s are there in ______? For example, in the question 6 ÷ 1/2, you would ask, "How many halves are there in 6?" It becomes a little more difficult when both numbers are fractions, but it isn't a giant leap to figure it out. 1/2 ÷ 1/4 is a fairly easy example, especially if you think in terms of U.S. or Canadian coins. How many quarters are there in a half dollar?

• Dividing Two Proper Fractions Dividing Two Proper Fractions with No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Dividing Two Proper Fractions with All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Dividing Two Proper Fractions with Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Dividing Two Proper Fractions with No Simplifying (Printable Only) Dividing Two Proper Fractions with All Simplifying (Printable Only) Dividing Two Proper Fractions with Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
• Dividing Proper and Improper Fractions Dividing Proper and Improper Fractions with No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Dividing Proper and Improper Fractions with All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Dividing Proper and Improper Fractions with Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Dividing Proper and Improper Fractions with No Simplifying (Printable Only) Dividing Proper and Improper Fractions with All Simplifying (Printable Only) Dividing Proper and Improper Fractions with Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
• Dividing Two Improper Fractions Dividing Two Improper Fractions with No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Dividing Two Improper Fractions with All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Dividing Two Improper Fractions with Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Dividing Two Improper Fractions with No Simplifying (Printable Only) Dividing Two Improper Fractions with All Simplifying (Printable Only) Dividing Two Improper Fractions with Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
• Dividing Proper and Mixed Fractions Dividing Proper and Mixed Fractions with No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Dividing Proper and Mixed Fractions with All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Dividing Proper and Mixed Fractions with Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Dividing Proper and Mixed Fractions with No Simplifying (Printable Only) Dividing Proper and Mixed Fractions with All Simplifying (Printable Only) Dividing Proper and Mixed Fractions with Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
• Dividing Two Mixed Fractions Dividing Two Mixed Fractions with No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Dividing Two Mixed Fractions with All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Dividing Two Mixed Fractions with Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Dividing Two Mixed Fractions with No Simplifying (Printable Only) Dividing Two Mixed Fractions with All Simplifying (Printable Only) Dividing Two Mixed Fractions with Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
• Dividing Whole Numbers and Proper Fractions Dividing Whole Numbers and Proper Fractions with No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Dividing Whole Numbers and Proper Fractions with All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Dividing Whole Numbers and Proper Fractions with Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Dividing Whole Numbers and Proper Fractions with No Simplifying (Printable Only) Dividing Whole Numbers and Proper Fractions with All Simplifying (Printable Only) Dividing Whole Numbers and Proper Fractions with Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
• Dividing Whole Numbers and Improper Fractions Dividing Whole Numbers and Improper Fractions with No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Dividing Whole Numbers and Improper Fractions with All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Dividing Whole Numbers and Improper Fractions with Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Dividing Whole Numbers and Improper Fractions with No Simplifying (Printable Only) Dividing Whole Numbers and Improper Fractions with All Simplifying (Printable Only) Dividing Whole Numbers and Improper Fractions with Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
• Dividing Whole Numbers and Mixed Fractions Dividing Whole Numbers and Mixed Fractions with No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Dividing Whole Numbers and Mixed Fractions with All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Dividing Whole Numbers and Mixed Fractions with Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Dividing Whole Numbers and Mixed Fractions with No Simplifying (Printable Only) Dividing Whole Numbers and Mixed Fractions with All Simplifying (Printable Only) Dividing Whole Numbers and Mixed Fractions with Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
• Dividing Proper, Improper and Mixed Fractions Dividing Proper, Improper and Mixed Fractions with No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Dividing Proper, Improper and Mixed Fractions with All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Dividing Proper, Improper and Mixed Fractions with Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Dividing Proper, Improper and Mixed Fractions with No Simplifying (Printable Only) Dividing Proper, Improper and Mixed Fractions with All Simplifying (Printable Only) Dividing Proper, Improper and Mixed Fractions with Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
• Dividing 3 Fractions Dividing 3 Fractions Dividing 3 Fractions (Some Whole Numbers) Dividing 3 Fractions (Some Mixed) Dividing 3 Mixed Fractions

Multiplying and Dividing Fractions

This section includes worksheets with both multiplication and division mixed on each worksheet. Students will have to pay attention to the signs.

• Multiplying and Dividing Two Proper Fractions Multiplying and Dividing Two Proper Fractions with No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying and Dividing Two Proper Fractions with All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying and Dividing Two Proper Fractions with Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying and Dividing Two Proper Fractions with No Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying and Dividing Two Proper Fractions with All Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying and Dividing Two Proper Fractions with Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
• Multiplying and Dividing Proper and Improper Fractions Multiplying and Dividing Proper and Improper Fractions with No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying and Dividing Proper and Improper Fractions with All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying and Dividing Proper and Improper Fractions with Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying and Dividing Proper and Improper Fractions with No Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying and Dividing Proper and Improper Fractions with All Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying and Dividing Proper and Improper Fractions with Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
• Multiplying and Dividing Two Improper Fractions Multiplying and Dividing Two Improper Fractions with No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying and Dividing Two Improper Fractions with All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying and Dividing Two Improper Fractions (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying and Dividing Two Improper Fractions with No Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying and Dividing Two Improper Fractions with All Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying and Dividing Two Improper Fractions (Printable Only)
• Multiplying and Dividing Proper and Mixed Fractions Multiplying and Dividing Proper and Mixed Fractions with No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying and Dividing Proper and Mixed Fractions with All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying and Dividing Proper and Mixed Fractions with Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying and Dividing Proper and Mixed Fractions with No Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying and Dividing Proper and Mixed Fractions with All Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying and Dividing Proper and Mixed Fractions with Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
• Multiplying and Dividing Two Mixed Fractions Multiplying and Dividing Two Mixed Fractions with No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying and Dividing Two Mixed Fractions with All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying and Dividing Two Mixed Fractions with Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying and Dividing Two Mixed Fractions with No Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying and Dividing Two Mixed Fractions with All Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying and Dividing Two Mixed Fractions with Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
• Multiplying and Dividing Whole Numbers and Proper Fractions Fractions Multiplying and Dividing Whole Numbers and Proper Fractions with No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying and Dividing Whole Numbers and Proper Fractions with All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying and Dividing Whole Numbers and Proper Fractions with Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying and Dividing Whole Numbers and Proper Fractions with No Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying and Dividing Whole Numbers and Proper Fractions with All Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying and Dividing Whole Numbers and Proper Fractions with Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
• Multiplying and Dividing Whole Numbers and Improper Fractions Multiplying and Dividing Whole Numbers and Improper Fractions with No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying and Dividing Whole Numbers and Improper Fractions with All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying and Dividing Whole Numbers and Improper Fractions with Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying and Dividing Whole Numbers and Improper Fractions with No Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying and Dividing Whole Numbers and Improper Fractions with All Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying and Dividing Whole Numbers and Improper Fractions with Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
• Multiplying and Dividing Whole Numbers and Mixed Fractions Multiplying and Dividing Whole Numbers and Mixed Fractions with No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying and Dividing Whole Numbers and Mixed Fractions with All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying and Dividing Whole Numbers and Mixed Fractions with Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying and Dividing Whole Numbers and Mixed Fractions with No Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying and Dividing Whole Numbers and Mixed Fractions with All Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying and Dividing Whole Numbers and Mixed Fractions with Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
• Multiplying and Dividing Proper, Improper and Mixed Fractions Multiplying and Dividing Proper, Improper and Mixed Fractions with No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying and Dividing Proper, Improper and Mixed Fractions with All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying and Dividing Proper, Improper and Mixed Fractions with Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying and Dividing Proper, Improper and Mixed Fractions with No Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying and Dividing Proper, Improper and Mixed Fractions with All Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying and Dividing Proper, Improper and Mixed Fractions with Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
• Multiplying and Dividing 3 Fractions Multiplying/Dividing Fractions (three factors) Multiplying/Dividing Mixed Fractions (3 factors)

Adding Fractions

Adding fractions requires the annoying common denominator. Make it easy on your students by first teaching the concepts of equivalent fractions and least common multiples. Once students are familiar with those two concepts, the idea of finding fractions with common denominators for adding becomes that much easier. Spending time on modeling fractions will also help students to understand fractions addition. Relating fractions to familiar examples will certainly help. For example, if you add a 1/2 banana and a 1/2 banana, you get a whole banana. What happens if you add a 1/2 banana and 3/4 of another banana?

• Adding Two Proper Fractions with Equal Denominators and Proper Fraction Results Adding Two Proper Fractions with Equal Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Two Proper Fractions with Equal Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Two Proper Fractions with Equal Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Two Proper Fractions with Equal Denominators, Proper Fractions Result, and No Simplifying (Printable Only) Adding Two Proper Fractions with Equal Denominators, Proper Fractions Result, and All Simplifying (Printable Only) Adding Two Proper Fractions with Equal Denominators, Proper Fractions Result, and Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
• Adding Two Proper Fractions with Equal Denominators and Mixed Fraction Results Adding Two Proper Fractions with Equal Denominators, Mixed Fractions Results, and No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Two Proper Fractions with Equal Denominators, Mixed Fractions Results, and All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Two Proper Fractions with Equal Denominators, Mixed Fractions Results, and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Two Proper Fractions with Equal Denominators, Mixed Fractions Result, and No Simplifying (Printable Only) Adding Two Proper Fractions with Equal Denominators, Mixed Fractions Result, and All Simplifying (Printable Only) Adding Two Proper Fractions with Equal Denominators, Mixed Fractions Result, and Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
• Adding Two Proper Fractions with Similar Denominators and Proper Fraction Results Adding Two Proper Fractions with Similar Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Two Proper Fractions with Similar Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Two Proper Fractions with Similar Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Two Proper Fractions with Similar Denominators, Proper Fractions Result, and No Simplifying (Printable Only) Adding Two Proper Fractions with Similar Denominators, Proper Fractions Result, and All Simplifying (Printable Only) Adding Two Proper Fractions with Similar Denominators, Proper Fractions Result, and Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
• Adding Two Proper Fractions with Similar Denominators and Mixed Fraction Results Adding Two Proper Fractions with Similar Denominators, Mixed Fractions Results, and No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Two Proper Fractions with Similar Denominators, Mixed Fractions Results, and All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Two Proper Fractions with Similar Denominators, Mixed Fractions Results, and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Two Proper Fractions with Similar Denominators, Mixed Fractions Result, and No Simplifying (Printable Only) Adding Two Proper Fractions with Similar Denominators, Mixed Fractions Result, and All Simplifying (Printable Only) Adding Two Proper Fractions with Similar Denominators, Mixed Fractions Result, and Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
• Adding Two Proper Fractions with Unlike Denominators and Proper Fraction Results Adding Two Proper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Two Proper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Two Proper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Two Proper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Proper Fractions Result, and No Simplifying (Printable Only) Adding Two Proper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Proper Fractions Result, and All Simplifying (Printable Only) Adding Two Proper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Proper Fractions Result, and Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
• Adding Two Proper Fractions with Unlike Denominators and Mixed Fraction Results Adding Two Proper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Mixed Fractions Results, and No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Two Proper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Mixed Fractions Results, and All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Two Proper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Mixed Fractions Results, and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Two Proper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Mixed Fractions Result, and No Simplifying (Printable Only) Adding Two Proper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Mixed Fractions Result, and All Simplifying (Printable Only) Adding Two Proper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Mixed Fractions Result, and Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
• Adding Proper and Improper Fractions with Equal Denominators Adding Proper and Improper Fractions with Equal Denominators and No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Proper and Improper Fractions with Equal Denominators and All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Proper and Improper Fractions with Equal Denominators and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Proper and Improper Fractions with Equal Denominators and No Simplifying (Printable Only) Adding Proper and Improper Fractions with Equal Denominators and All Simplifying (Printable Only) Adding Proper and Improper Fractions with Equal Denominators and Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
• Adding Proper and Improper Fractions with Similar Denominators Adding Proper and Improper Fractions with Similar Denominators and No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Proper and Improper Fractions with Similar Denominators and All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Proper and Improper Fractions with Similar Denominators and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Proper and Improper Fractions with Similar Denominators and No Simplifying (Printable Only) Adding Proper and Improper Fractions with Similar Denominators and All Simplifying (Printable Only) Adding Proper and Improper Fractions with Similar Denominators and Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
• Adding Proper and Improper Fractions with Unlike Denominators Adding Proper and Improper Fractions with Unlike Denominators and No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Proper and Improper Fractions with Unlike Denominators and All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Proper and Improper Fractions with Unlike Denominators and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Proper and Improper Fractions with Unlike Denominators and No Simplifying (Printable Only) Adding Proper and Improper Fractions with Unlike Denominators and All Simplifying (Printable Only) Adding Proper and Improper Fractions with Unlike Denominators and Some Simplifying (Printable Only)

A common strategy to use when adding mixed fractions is to convert the mixed fractions to improper fractions, complete the addition, then switch back. Another strategy which requires a little less brainpower is to look at the whole numbers and fractions separately. Add the whole numbers first. Add the fractions second. If the resulting fraction is improper, then it needs to be converted to a mixed number. The whole number portion can be added to the original whole number portion.

• Adding Two Mixed Fractions with Equal Denominators Adding Two Mixed Fractions with Equal Denominators and No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Two Mixed Fractions with Equal Denominators and All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Two Mixed Fractions with Equal Denominators and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Two Mixed Fractions with Equal Denominators and No Simplifying (Printable Only) Adding Two Mixed Fractions with Equal Denominators and All Simplifying (Printable Only) Adding Two Mixed Fractions with Equal Denominators and Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
• Adding Two Mixed Fractions with Similar Denominators Adding Two Mixed Fractions with Similar Denominators and No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Two Mixed Fractions with Similar Denominators and All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Two Mixed Fractions with Similar Denominators and Some Simplifying Adding Two Mixed Fractions with Similar Denominators and No Simplifying (Printable Only) Adding Two Mixed Fractions with Similar Denominators and All Simplifying (Printable Only) Adding Two Mixed Fractions with Similar Denominators and Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
• Adding Two Mixed Fractions with Unlike Denominators Adding Two Mixed Fractions with Unlike Denominators and No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Two Mixed Fractions with Unlike Denominators and All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Two Mixed Fractions with Unlike Denominators and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Two Mixed Fractions with Unlike Denominators and No Simplifying (Printable Only) Adding Two Mixed Fractions with Unlike Denominators and All Simplifying (Printable Only) Adding Two Mixed Fractions with Unlike Denominators and Some Simplifying (Printable Only)

Subtracting Fractions

There isn't a lot of difference between adding and subtracting fractions. Both require a common denominator which requires some prerequisite knowledge. The only difference is the second and subsequent numerators are subtracted from the first one. There is a danger that you might end up with a negative number when subtracting fractions, so students might need to learn what it means in that case. When it comes to any concept in fractions, it is always a good idea to relate it to a familiar or easy-to-understand situation. For example, 7/8 - 3/4 = 1/8 could be given meaning in the context of a race. The first runner was 7/8 around the track when the second runner was 3/4 around the track. How far ahead was the first runner? (1/8 of the track).

• Subtracting Two Proper Fractions with Equal Denominators and Proper Fraction Results Subtracting Two Proper Fractions with Equal Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Subtracting Two Proper Fractions with Equal Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Subtracting Two Proper Fractions with Equal Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Subtracting Two Proper Fractions with Equal Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and No Simplifying (Printable Only) Subtracting Two Proper Fractions with Equal Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and All Simplifying (Printable Only) Subtracting Two Proper Fractions with Equal Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
• Subtracting Two Proper Fractions with Similar Denominators and Proper Fraction Results Subtracting Two Proper Fractions with Similar Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Subtracting Two Proper Fractions with Similar Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Subtracting Two Proper Fractions with Similar Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Subtracting Two Proper Fractions with Similar Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and No Simplifying (Printable Only) Subtracting Two Proper Fractions with Similar Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and All Simplifying (Printable Only) Subtracting Two Proper Fractions with Similar Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
• Subtracting Two Proper Fractions with Unlike Denominators and Proper Fraction Results Subtracting Two Proper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Subtracting Two Proper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Subtracting Two Proper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Subtracting Two Proper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and No Simplifying (Printable Only) Subtracting Two Proper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and All Simplifying (Printable Only) Subtracting Two Proper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
• Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Equal Denominators and Proper Fraction Results Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Equal Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Equal Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Equal Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Equal Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and No Simplifying (Printable Only) Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Equal Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and All Simplifying (Printable Only) Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Equal Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
• Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Similar Denominators and Proper Fraction Results Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Similar Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Similar Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Similar Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Similar Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and No Simplifying (Printable Only) Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Similar Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and All Simplifying (Printable Only) Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Similar Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
• Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Unlike Denominators and Proper Fraction Results Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and No Simplifying (Printable Only) Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and All Simplifying (Printable Only) Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
• Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Equal Denominators and Mixed Fraction Results Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Equal Denominators, Mixed Fractions Results, and No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Equal Denominators, Mixed Fractions Results, and All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Equal Denominators, Mixed Fractions Results, and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Equal Denominators, Mixed Fractions Results, and No Simplifying (Printable Only) Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Equal Denominators, Mixed Fractions Results, and All Simplifying (Printable Only) Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Equal Denominators, Mixed Fractions Results, and Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
• Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Similar Denominators and Mixed Fraction Results Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Similar Denominators, Mixed Fractions Results, and No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Similar Denominators, Mixed Fractions Results, and All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Similar Denominators, Mixed Fractions Results, and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Similar Denominators, Mixed Fractions Results, and No Simplifying (Printable Only) Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Similar Denominators, Mixed Fractions Results, and All Simplifying (Printable Only) Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Similar Denominators, Mixed Fractions Results, and Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
• Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Unlike Denominators and Mixed Fraction Results Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Mixed Fractions Results, and No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Mixed Fractions Results, and All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Mixed Fractions Results, and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Mixed Fractions Results, and No Simplifying (Printable Only) Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Mixed Fractions Results, and All Simplifying (Printable Only) Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Mixed Fractions Results, and Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
• Subtracting Mixed Fractions with Equal Denominators Subtracting Mixed Fractions with Equal Denominators, and No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Subtracting Mixed Fractions with Equal Denominators, and All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Subtracting Mixed Fractions with Equal Denominators, and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Subtracting Mixed Fractions with Equal Denominators, and No Simplifying (Printable Only) Subtracting Mixed Fractions with Equal Denominators, and All Simplifying (Printable Only) Subtracting Mixed Fractions with Equal Denominators, and Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
• Subtracting Mixed Fractions with Similar Denominators Subtracting Mixed Fractions with Similar Denominators, and No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Subtracting Mixed Fractions with Similar Denominators, and All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Subtracting Mixed Fractions with Similar Denominators, and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Subtracting Mixed Fractions with Similar Denominators, and No Simplifying (Printable Only) Subtracting Mixed Fractions with Similar Denominators, and All Simplifying (Printable Only) Subtracting Mixed Fractions with Similar Denominators, and Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
• Subtracting Mixed Fractions with Unlike Denominators Subtracting Mixed Fractions with Unlike Denominators, and No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Subtracting Mixed Fractions with Unlike Denominators, and All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Subtracting Mixed Fractions with Unlike Denominators, and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Subtracting Mixed Fractions with Unlike Denominators, and No Simplifying (Printable Only) Subtracting Mixed Fractions with Unlike Denominators, and All Simplifying (Printable Only) Subtracting Mixed Fractions with Unlike Denominators, and Some Simplifying (Printable Only)

Adding and Subtracting Fractions

Mixing up the signs on operations with fractions worksheets makes students pay more attention to what they are doing and allows for a good test of their skills in more than one operation.

• Adding and Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions Adding and Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Equal Denominators and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding and Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Similar Denominators and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding and Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Unlike Denominators and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding and Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Equal Denominators and Some Simplifying (Printable Only) Adding and Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Similar Denominators and Some Simplifying (Printable Only) Adding and Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Unlike Denominators and Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
• Adding and Subtracting Mixed Fractions Adding and Subtracting Mixed Fractions with Equal Denominators and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding and Subtracting Mixed Fractions with Similar Denominators and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding and Subtracting Mixed Fractions with Unlike Denominators and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding and Subtracting Mixed Fractions with Equal Denominators and Some Simplifying (Printable Only) Adding and Subtracting Mixed Fractions with Similar Denominators and Some Simplifying (Printable Only) Adding and Subtracting Mixed Fractions with Unlike Denominators and Some Simplifying (Printable Only) Adding/Subtracting Three Fractions/Mixed Fractions

All Operations Fractions Worksheets

• All Operations with Two Proper Fractions with Equal Denominators and Proper Fraction Results All Operations with Two Proper Fractions with Equal Denominators, Proper Fractions Results and No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ All Operations with Two Proper Fractions with Equal Denominators, Proper Fractions Results and All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ All Operations with Two Proper Fractions with Equal Denominators, Proper Fractions Results and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ All Operations with Two Proper Fractions with Equal Denominators, Proper Fractions Results and No Simplifying (Printable Only) All Operations with Two Proper Fractions with Equal Denominators, Proper Fractions Results and All Simplifying (Printable Only) All Operations with Two Proper Fractions with Equal Denominators, Proper Fractions Results and Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
• All Operations with Two Proper Fractions with Similar Denominators and Proper Fraction Results All Operations with Two Proper Fractions with Similar Denominators, Proper Fractions Results and No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ All Operations with Two Proper Fractions with Similar Denominators, Proper Fractions Results and All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ All Operations with Two Proper Fractions with Similar Denominators, Proper Fractions Results and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ All Operations with Two Proper Fractions with Similar Denominators, Proper Fractions Results and No Simplifying (Printable Only) All Operations with Two Proper Fractions with Similar Denominators, Proper Fractions Results and All Simplifying (Printable Only) All Operations with Two Proper Fractions with Similar Denominators, Proper Fractions Results and Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
• All Operations with Two Proper Fractions with Unlike Denominators and Proper Fraction Results All Operations with Two Proper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Proper Fractions Results and No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ All Operations with Two Proper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Proper Fractions Results and All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ All Operations with Two Proper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Proper Fractions Results and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ All Operations with Two Proper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Proper Fractions Results and No Simplifying (Printable Only) All Operations with Two Proper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Proper Fractions Results and All Simplifying (Printable Only) All Operations with Two Proper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Mixed Fractions Results and Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
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Operations with Negative Fractions Worksheets

Although some of these worksheets are single operations, it should be helpful to have all of these in the same location. There are some special considerations when completing operations with negative fractions. It is usually very helpful to change any mixed numbers to an improper fraction before proceeding. It is important to pay attention to the signs and know the rules for multiplying positives and negatives (++ = +, +- = -, -+ = - and -- = +).

• Adding with Negative Fractions Adding Negative Proper Fractions with Unlike Denominators Up to Sixths, Proper Fractions Results and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Negative Proper Fractions with Unlike Denominators Up to Twelfths, Proper Fractions Results and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Negative Mixed Fractions with Unlike Denominators Up to Sixths, Proper Fractions Results and No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Negative Mixed Fractions with Unlike Denominators Up to Twelfths, Proper Fractions Results and No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Negative Proper Fractions with Denominators Up to Sixths, Proper Fraction Results and Some Simplifying (Printable Only) Adding Negative Proper Fractions with Denominators Up to Twelfths, Proper Fraction Results and Some Simplifying (Printable Only) Adding Negative Mixed Fractions with Denominators Up to Sixths and Some Simplifying (Printable Only) Adding Negative Mixed Fractions with Denominators Up to Twelfths and Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
• Subtracting with Negative Fractions Subtracting Negative Proper Fractions with Unlike Denominators Up to Sixths, Proper Fractions Results and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Subtracting Negative Proper Fractions with Unlike Denominators Up to Twelfths, Proper Fractions Results and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Subtracting Negative Mixed Fractions with Unlike Denominators Up to Sixths, Mixed Fractions Results and No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Subtracting Negative Mixed Fractions with Unlike Denominators Up to Twelfths, Mixed Fractions Results and No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Subtracting Negative Proper Fractions with Denominators Up to Sixths, Proper Fraction Results and Some Simplifying (Printable Only) Subtracting Negative Proper Fractions with Denominators Up to Twelfths, Proper Fraction Results and Some Simplifying (Printable Only) Subtracting Negative Mixed Fractions with Denominators Up to Sixths and Some Simplifying (Printable Only) Subtracting Negative Mixed Fractions with Denominators Up to Twelfths and Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
• Multiplying with Negative Fractions Multiplying Negative Proper Fractions with Denominators Up to Sixths, Proper Fractions Results and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying Negative Proper Fractions with Denominators Up to Twelfths, Proper Fractions Results and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying Negative Mixed Fractions with Denominators Up to Sixths, Proper Fractions Results and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying Negative Mixed Fractions with Denominators Up to Twelfths, Proper Fractions Results and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying Negative Proper Fractions with Denominators Up to Sixths, Proper Fraction Results and Some Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying Negative Proper Fractions with Denominators Up to Twelfths, Proper Fraction Results and Some Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying Negative Mixed Fractions with Denominators Up to Sixths and Some Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying Negative Mixed Fractions with Denominators Up to Twelfths and Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
• Dividing with Negative Fractions Dividing Negative Proper Fractions with Denominators Up to Sixths, Mixed Fractions Results and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Dividing Negative Proper Fractions with Denominators Up to Twelfths, Mixed Fractions Results and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Dividing Negative Mixed Fractions with Denominators Up to Twelfths, Mixed Fractions Results and No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Dividing Negative Mixed Fractions with Denominators Up to Twelfths, Mixed Fractions Results and No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Dividing Negative Proper Fractions with Denominators Up to Sixths, Proper Fraction Results and Some Simplifying (Printable Only) Dividing Negative Proper Fractions with Denominators Up to Twelfths, Proper Fraction Results and Some Simplifying (Printable Only) Dividing Negative Mixed Fractions with Denominators Up to Sixths and Some Simplifying (Printable Only) Dividing Negative Mixed Fractions with Denominators Up to Twelfths and Some Simplifying (Printable Only)

Order of Operations with Fractions Worksheets

The order of operations worksheets in this section actually reside on the Order of Operations page, but they are included here for your convenience.

• Order of Operations with Fractions 2-Step Order of Operations with Fractions 3-Step Order of Operations with Fractions 4-Step Order of Operations with Fractions 5-Step Order of Operations with Fractions 6-Step Order of Operations with Fractions
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• Order of Operations with Positive and Negative Fractions 2-Step Order of Operations with Positive & Negative Fractions 3-Step Order of Operations with Positive & Negative Fractions 4-Step Order of Operations with Positive & Negative Fractions 5-Step Order of Operations with Positive & Negative Fractions 6-Step Order of Operations with Positive & Negative Fractions

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Fraction word problems

Here you will learn about fraction word problems, including solving math word problems within a real-world context involving adding fractions, subtracting fractions, multiplying fractions, and dividing fractions.

Students will first learn about fraction word problems as part of number and operations—fractions in 4 th grade.

What are fraction word problems?

Fraction word problems are math word problems involving fractions that require students to use problem-solving skills within the context of a real-world situation.

To solve a fraction word problem, you must understand the context of the word problem, what the unknown information is, and what operation is needed to solve it. Fraction word problems may require addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division of fractions.

After determining what operation is needed to solve the problem, you can apply the rules of adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing fractions to find the solution.

For example,

Natalie is baking 2 different batches of cookies. One batch needs \cfrac{3}{4} cup of sugar and the other batch needs \cfrac{2}{4} cup of sugar. How much sugar is needed to bake both batches of cookies?

You can follow these steps to solve the problem:

Step-by-step guide: Adding and subtracting fractions

Step-by-step guide: Adding fractions

Step-by-step guide: Subtracting fractions

Step-by-step guide: Multiplying and dividing fractions

Step-by-step guide: Multiplying fractions

Step-by-step guide: Dividing fractions

Common Core State Standards

How does this relate to 4 th grade math to 6 th grade math?

• Grade 4: Number and Operations—Fractions (4.NF.B.3d) Solve word problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions referring to the same whole and having like denominators, e.g., by using visual fraction models and equations to represent the problem.
• Grade 4: Number and Operations—Fractions (4.NF.B.4c) Solve word problems involving multiplication of a fraction by a whole number, e.g., by using visual fraction models and equations to represent the problem. For example, if each person at a party will eat \cfrac{3}{8} of a pound of roast beef, and there will be 5 people at the party, how many pounds of roast beef will be needed? Between what two whole numbers does your answer lie?
• Grade 5: Number and Operations—Fractions (5.NF.A.2) Solve word problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions referring to the same whole, including cases of unlike denominators, e.g., by using visual fraction models or equations to represent the problem. Use benchmark fractions and number sense of fractions to estimate mentally and assess the reasonableness of answers. For example, recognize an incorrect result \cfrac{2}{5}+\cfrac{1}{2}=\cfrac{3}{7} by observing that \cfrac{3}{7}<\cfrac{1}{2} .
• Grade 5: Number and Operations—Fractions (5.NF.B.6) Solve real world problems involving multiplication of fractions and mixed numbers, e.g., by using visual fraction models or equations to represent the problem.
• Grade 5: Number and Operations—Fractions (5.NF.B.7c) Solve real world problems involving division of unit fractions by non-zero whole numbers and division of whole numbers by unit fractions, e.g., by using visual fraction models and equations to represent the problem. For example, how much chocolate will each person get if 3 people share \cfrac{1}{2} \: lb of chocolate equally? How many \cfrac{1}{3} cup servings are in 2 cups of raisins?
• Grade 6: The Number System (6.NS.A.1) Interpret and compute quotients of fractions, and solve word problems involving division of fractions by fractions, e.g., by using visual fraction models and equations to represent the problem. For example, create a story context for \cfrac{2}{3} \div \cfrac{4}{5} and use a visual fraction model to show the quotient; use the relationship between multiplication and division to explain that \cfrac{2}{3} \div \cfrac{4}{5}=\cfrac{8}{9} because \cfrac{3}{4} of \cfrac{8}{9} is \cfrac{2}{3}. (In general, \cfrac{a}{b} \div \cfrac{c}{d}=\cfrac{a d}{b c} \, ) How much chocolate will each person get if 3 people share \cfrac{1}{2} \: lb of chocolate equally? How many \cfrac{3}{4} cup servings are in \cfrac{2}{3} of a cup of yogurt? How wide is a rectangular strip of land with length \cfrac{3}{4} \: m and area \cfrac{1}{2} \: m^2?

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How to solve fraction word problems

In order to solve fraction word problems:

Determine what operation is needed to solve.

Write an equation.

Solve the equation.

State your answer in a sentence.

Fraction word problem examples

Example 1: adding fractions (like denominators).

Julia ate \cfrac{3}{8} of a pizza and her brother ate \cfrac{2}{8} of the same pizza. How much of the pizza did they eat altogether?

The problem states how much pizza Julia ate and how much her brother ate. You need to find how much pizza Julia and her brother ate altogether , which means you need to add.

2 Write an equation.

3 Solve the equation.

To add fractions with like denominators, add the numerators and keep the denominators the same.

4 State your answer in a sentence.

The last step is to go back to the word problem and write a sentence to clearly say what the solution represents in the context of the problem.

Julia and her brother ate \cfrac{5}{8} of the pizza altogether.

Example 2: adding fractions (unlike denominators)

Tim ran \cfrac{5}{6} of a mile in the morning and \cfrac{1}{3} of a mile in the afternoon. How far did Tim run in total?

The problem states how far Tim ran in the morning and how far he ran in the afternoon. You need to find how far Tim ran in total , which means you need to add.

To add fractions with unlike denominators, first find a common denominator and then change the fractions accordingly before adding.

\cfrac{5}{6}+\cfrac{1}{3}= \, ?

The least common multiple of 6 and 3 is 6, so 6 can be the common denominator.

That means \cfrac{1}{3} will need to be changed so that its denominator is 6. To do this, multiply the numerator and the denominator by 2.

\cfrac{1 \times 2}{3 \times 2}=\cfrac{2}{6}

Now you can add the fractions and simplify the answer.

\cfrac{5}{6}+\cfrac{2}{6}=\cfrac{7}{6}=1 \cfrac{1}{6}

Tim ran a total of 1 \cfrac{1}{6} miles.

Example 3: subtracting fractions (like denominators)

Pia walked \cfrac{4}{7} of a mile to the park and \cfrac{3}{7} of a mile back home. How much farther did she walk to the park than back home?

The problem states how far Pia walked to the park and how far she walked home. Since you need to find the difference ( how much farther ) between the two distances, you need to subtract.

To subtract fractions with like denominators, subtract the numerators and keep the denominators the same.

\cfrac{4}{7}-\cfrac{3}{7}=\cfrac{1}{7}

Pia walked \cfrac{1}{7} of a mile farther to the park than back home.

Example 4: subtracting fractions (unlike denominators)

Henry bought \cfrac{7}{8} pound of beef from the grocery store. He used \cfrac{1}{3} of a pound of beef to make a hamburger. How much of the beef does he have left?

The problem states how much beef Henry started with and how much he used. Since you need to find how much he has left , you need to subtract.

To subtract fractions with unlike denominators, first find a common denominator and then change the fractions accordingly before subtracting.

\cfrac{7}{8}-\cfrac{1}{3}= \, ?

The least common multiple of 8 and 3 is 24, so 24 can be the common denominator.

That means both fractions will need to be changed so that their denominator is 24.

To do this, multiply the numerator and the denominator of each fraction by the same number so that it results in a denominator of 24. This will give you an equivalent fraction for each fraction in the problem.

\begin{aligned}&\cfrac{7 \times 3}{8 \times 3}=\cfrac{21}{24} \\\\ &\cfrac{1 \times 8}{3 \times 8}=\cfrac{8}{24} \end{aligned}

Now you can subtract the fractions.

\cfrac{21}{24}-\cfrac{8}{24}=\cfrac{13}{24}

Henry has \cfrac{13}{24} of a pound of beef left.

Example 5: multiplying fractions

Andre has \cfrac{3}{4} of a candy bar left. He gives \cfrac{1}{2} of the remaining bit of the candy bar to his sister. What fraction of the whole candy bar does Andre have left now?

It could be challenging to determine the operation needed for this problem; many students may automatically assume it is subtraction since you need to find how much of the candy bar is left.

However, since you know Andre started with a fraction of the candy bar and you need to find a fraction OF a fraction, you need to multiply.

The difference here is that Andre did NOT give his sister \cfrac{1}{2} of the candy bar, but he gave her \cfrac{1}{2} of \cfrac{3}{4} of a candy bar.

To solve the word problem, you can ask, “What is \cfrac{1}{2} of \cfrac{3}{4}? ” and set up the equation accordingly. Think of the multiplication sign as meaning “of.”

\cfrac{1}{2} \times \cfrac{3}{4}= \, ?

To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators and multiply the denominators.

\cfrac{1}{2} \times \cfrac{3}{4}=\cfrac{3}{8}

Andre gave \cfrac{1}{2} of \cfrac{3}{4} of a candy bar to his sister, which means he has \cfrac{1}{2} of \cfrac{3}{4} left. Therefore, Andre has \cfrac{3}{8} of the whole candy bar left.

Example 6: dividing fractions

Nia has \cfrac{7}{8} cup of trail mix. How many \cfrac{1}{4} cup servings can she make?

The problem states the total amount of trail mix Nia has and asks how many servings can be made from it.

To solve, you need to divide the total amount of trail mix (which is \cfrac{7}{8} cup) by the amount in each serving ( \cfrac{1}{4} cup) to find out how many servings she can make.

To divide fractions, multiply the dividend by the reciprocal of the divisor.

\begin{aligned}& \cfrac{7}{8} \div \cfrac{1}{4}= \, ? \\\\ & \downarrow \downarrow \downarrow \\\\ &\cfrac{7}{8} \times \cfrac{4}{1}=\cfrac{28}{8} \end{aligned}

You can simplify \cfrac{28}{8} to \cfrac{7}{2} and then 3 \cfrac{1}{2}.

Nia can make 3 \cfrac{1}{2} cup servings.

Teaching tips for fraction word problems

• Encourage students to look for key words to help determine the operation needed to solve the problem. For example, subtracting fractions word problems might ask students to find “how much is left” or “how much more” one fraction is than another.
• Provide students with an answer key to word problem worksheets to allow them to obtain immediate feedback on their solutions. Encourage students to attempt the problems independently first, then check their answers against the key to identify any mistakes and learn from them. This helps reinforce problem-solving skills and confidence.
• Be sure to incorporate real-world situations into your math lessons. Doing so allows students to better understand the relevance of fractions in everyday life.
• As students progress and build a strong foundational understanding of one-step fraction word problems, provide them with multi-step word problems that involve more than one operation to solve.
• Take note that students will not divide a fraction by a fraction as shown above until 6 th grade (middle school), but they will divide a unit fraction by a whole number and a whole number by a fraction in 5 th grade (elementary school), where the same mathematical rules apply to solving.
• There are many alternatives you can use in place of printable math worksheets to make practicing fraction word problems more engaging. Some examples are online math games and digital workbooks.

Easy mistakes to make

• Misinterpreting the problem Misreading or misunderstanding the word problem can lead to solving for the wrong quantity or using the wrong operation.
• Not finding common denominators When adding or subtracting fractions with unlike denominators, students may forget to find a common denominator, leading to an incorrect answer.
• Forgetting to simplify Unless a problem specifically says not to simplify, fractional answers should always be written in simplest form.

Related fractions operations lessons

• Fractions operations
• Multiplicative inverse
• Reciprocal math
• Fractions as divisions

Practice fraction word problem questions

1. Malia spent \cfrac{5}{6} of an hour studying for a math test. Then she spent \cfrac{1}{3} of an hour reading. How much longer did she spend studying for her math test than reading?

Malia spent \cfrac{1}{2} of an hour longer studying for her math test than reading.

Malia spent \cfrac{5}{18} of an hour longer studying for her math test than reading.

Malia spent \cfrac{1}{2} of an hour longer reading than studying for her math test.

Malia spent 1 \cfrac{1}{6} of an hour longer studying for her math test than reading.

To find the difference between the amount of time Malia spent studying for her math test than reading, you need to subtract. Since the fractions have unlike denominators, you need to find a common denominator first.

You can use 6 as the common denominator, so \cfrac{1}{3} becomes \cfrac{3}{6}. Then you can subtract.

\cfrac{3}{6} can then be simplified to \cfrac{1}{2}.

Finally, you need to choose the answer that correctly answers the question within the context of the situation. Therefore, the correct answer is “Malia spent \cfrac{1}{2} of an hour longer studying for her math test than reading.”

2. A square garden is \cfrac{3}{4} of a meter wide and \cfrac{8}{9} of a meter long. What is its area?

The area of the garden is 1\cfrac{23}{36} square meters.

The area of the garden is \cfrac{27}{32} square meters.

The area of the garden is \cfrac{2}{3} square meters.

The perimeter of the garden is \cfrac{2}{3} meters.

To find the area of a square, you multiply the length and width. So to solve, you multiply the fractional lengths by mulitplying the numerators and multiplying the denominators.

\cfrac{24}{36} can be simplified to \cfrac{2}{3}. 

Therefore, the correct answer is “The area of the garden is \cfrac{2}{3} square meters.”

3. Zoe ate \cfrac{3}{8} of a small cake. Liam ate \cfrac{1}{8} of the same cake. How much more of the cake did Zoe eat than Liam?

Zoe ate \cfrac{3}{64} more of the cake than Liam.

Zoe ate \cfrac{1}{4} more of the cake than Liam.

Zoe ate \cfrac{1}{8} more of the cake than Liam.

Liam ate \cfrac{1}{4} more of the cake than Zoe.

To find how much more cake Zoe ate than Liam, you subtract. Since the fractions have the same denominator, you subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

\cfrac{2}{8} can be simplified to \cfrac{1}{4}. 

Therefore, the correct answer is “Zoe ate \cfrac{1}{4} more of the cake than Liam.”

4. Lila poured \cfrac{11}{12} cup of pineapple and \cfrac{2}{3} cup of mango juice in a bottle. How many cups of juice did she pour into the bottle altogether?

Lila poured 1 \cfrac{7}{12} cups of juice in the bottle altogether.

Lila poured \cfrac{1}{4} cups of juice in the bottle altogether.

Lila poured \cfrac{11}{18} cups of juice in the bottle altogether.

Lila poured 1 \cfrac{3}{8} cups of juice in the bottle altogether.

To find the total amount of juice that Lila poured into the bottle, you need to add. Since the fractions have unlike denominators, you need to find a common denominator first.

You can use 12 as the common denominator, so \cfrac{2}{3} becomes \cfrac{8}{12}.  Then you can add.

\cfrac{19}{12} can be simplified to 1 \cfrac{7}{12}. 

Therefore, the correct answer is “Lila poured 1 \cfrac{7}{12} cups of juice in the bottle altogether.”

5. Killian used \cfrac{9}{10} of a gallon of paint to paint his living room and \cfrac{7}{10} of a gallon to paint his bedroom. How much paint did Killian use in all?

Killian used \cfrac{2}{10} gallons of paint in all.

Killian used \cfrac{1}{5} gallons of paint in all.

Killian used \cfrac{63}{100} gallons of paint in all.

Killian used 1 \cfrac{3}{5} gallons of paint in all.

To find the total amount of paint Killian used, you add the amount he used for the living room and the amount he used for the kitchen. Since the fractions have the same denominator, you add the numerators and keep the denominators the same.

\cfrac{16}{10} can be simplified to 1 \cfrac{6}{10} and then further simplified to 1 \cfrac{3}{5}.

Therefore, the correct answer is “Killian used 1 \cfrac{3}{5} gallons of paint in all.”

6. Evan pours \cfrac{4}{5} of a liter of orange juice evenly among some cups.

He put \cfrac{1}{10} of a liter into each cup. How many cups did Evan fill?

Evan filled \cfrac{2}{25} cups.

Evan filled 8 cups.

Evan filled \cfrac{9}{10} cups.

Evan filled 7 cups.

To find the number of cups Evan filled, you need to divide the total amount of orange juice by the amount being poured into each cup. To divide fractions, you mulitply the first fraction (the dividend) by the reciprocal of the second fraction (the divisor).

\cfrac{40}{5} can be simplifed to 8.

Therefore, the correct answer is “Evan filled 8 cups.”

Fraction word problems FAQs

Fraction word problems are math word problems involving fractions that require students to use problem-solving skills within the context of a real-world situation. Fraction word problems may involve addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division of fractions.

To solve fraction word problems, first you need to determine the operation. Then you can write an equation and solve the equation based on the arithmetic rules for that operation.

Fraction word problems and decimal word problems are similar because they both involve solving math problems within real-world contexts. Both types of problems require understanding the problem, determining the operation needed to solve it (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), and solving it based on the arithmetic rules for that operation.

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How to Solve Fraction Questions in Math

Last Updated: September 1, 2024 Fact Checked

This article was co-authored by Mario Banuelos, PhD and by wikiHow staff writer, Sophia Latorre . Mario Banuelos is an Associate Professor of Mathematics at California State University, Fresno. With over eight years of teaching experience, Mario specializes in mathematical biology, optimization, statistical models for genome evolution, and data science. Mario holds a BA in Mathematics from California State University, Fresno, and a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from the University of California, Merced. Mario has taught at both the high school and collegiate levels. There are 8 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources. This article has been viewed 1,222,989 times.

Fraction questions can look tricky at first, but they become easier with practice and know-how. Start by learning the terminology and fundamentals, then pratice adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions. [1] X Research source Once you understand what fractions are and how to manipulate them, you'll be breezing through fraction problems in no time.

How to Solve Fractions

• If two fractions have the same denominator, add or subtract the numerators from each other.
• If the fractions don’t have the same denominator, change them to a common multiple. For example, 4/5 and 3/2 can become 8/10 and 15/10.
• Multiply fractions by multiplying the numerators, then the denominators. Divide fractions by inverting one and then multiplying the new fractions’ numerators and denominators.

Doing Calculations with Fractions

• For instance, to solve 5/9 + 1/9, just add 5 + 1, which equals 6. The answer, then, is 6/9 which can be reduced to 2/3.

• For instance, to solve 6/8 - 2/8, all you do is take away 2 from 6. The answer is 4/8, which can be reduced to 1/2.

• For example, if you need to add 1/2 and 2/3, start by determining a common multiple. In this case, the common multiple is 6 since both 2 and 3 can be converted to 6. To turn 1/2 into a fraction with a denominator of 6, multiply both the numerator and denominator by 3: 1 x 3 = 3 and 2 x 3 = 6, so the new fraction is 3/6. To turn 2/3 into a fraction with a denominator of 6, multiply both the numerator and denominator by 2: 2 x 2 = 4 and 3 x 2 = 6, so the new fraction is 4/6. Now, you can add the numerators: 3/6 + 4/6 = 7/6. Since this is an improper fraction, you can convert it to the mixed number 1 1/6.
• On the other hand, say you're working on the problem 7/10 - 1/5. The common multiple in this case is 10, since 1/5 can be converted into a fraction with a denominator of 10 by multiplying it by 2: 1 x 2 = 2 and 5 x 2 = 10, so the new fraction is 2/10. You don't need to convert the other fraction at all. Just subtract 2 from 7, which is 5. The answer is 5/10, which can also be reduced to 1/2.

• For instance, to multiply 2/3 and 7/8, find the new numerator by multiplying 2 by 7, which is 14. Then, multiply 3 by 8, which is 24. Therefore, the answer is 14/24, which can be reduced to 7/12 by dividing both the numerator and denominator by 2.

• For example, to solve 1/2 ÷ 1/6, flip 1/6 upside down so it becomes 6/1. Then just multiply 1 x 6 to find the numerator (which is 6) and 2 x 1 to find the denominator (which is 2). So, the answer is 6/2 which is equal to 3.

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Think about fractions as portions of a whole. Imagine dividing objects like pizzas or cakes into equal parts. Visualizing fractions this way improves comprehension, compared to relying solely on memorization. This approach can be helpful when adding, subtracting, and comparing fractions.

Practicing the Basics

• For instance, in 3/5, 3 is the numerator so there are 3 parts and 5 is the denominator so there are 5 total parts. In 7/8, 7 is the numerator and 8 is the denominator.

• If you need to turn 7 into a fraction, for instance, write it as 7/1.

• For example, if you have the fraction 15/45, the greatest common factor is 15, since both 15 and 45 can be divided by 15. Divide 15 by 15, which is 1, so that's your new numerator. Divide 45 by 15, which is 3, so that's your new denominator. This means that 15/45 can be reduced to 1/3.

• Say you have the mixed number 1 2/3. Stary by multiplying 3 by 1, which is 3. Add 3 to 2, the existing numerator. The new numerator is 5, so the mixed fraction is 5/3.

Tip: Typically, you'll need to convert mixed numbers to improper fractions if you're multiplying or dividing them.

• Say that you have the improper fraction 17/4. Set up the problem as 17 ÷ 4. The number 4 goes into 17 a total of 4 times, so the whole number is 4. Then, multiply 4 by 4, which is equal to 16. Subtract 16 from 17, which is equal to 1, so that's the remainder. This means that 17/4 is the same as 4 1/4.

Fraction Calculator, Practice Problems, and Answers

Community Q&A

• Check with your teacher to find out if you need to convert improper fractions into mixed numbers and/or reduce fractions to their lowest terms to get full marks. Thanks Helpful 3 Not Helpful 1
• Take the time to carefully read through the problem at least twice so you can be sure you know what it's asking you to do. Thanks Helpful 3 Not Helpful 2
• To take the reciprocal of a whole number, just put a 1 over it. For example, 5 becomes 1/5. Thanks Helpful 2 Not Helpful 1

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To solve a fraction multiplication question in math, line up the 2 fractions next to each other. Multiply the top of the left fraction by the top of the right fraction and write that answer on top, then multiply the bottom of each fraction and write that answer on the bottom. Simplify the new fraction as much as possible. To divide fractions, flip one of the fractions upside-down and multiply them the same way. If you need to add or subtract fractions, keep reading! Did this summary help you? Yes No

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Summary: In this lesson we learned how to solve word problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions and mixed numbers. We used the following skills to solve these problems:  Add fractions with like denominators. Subtract fractions with like denominators. Find the LCD. Add fractions with unlike denominators. Subtract fractions with unlike denominators. Add mixed numbers with like denominators. Subtract mixed numbers with like denominators. Add mixed numbers with unlike denominators. Subtract mixed numbers with unlike denominators. Directions: Subtract the mixed numbers in each exercise below.  Be sure to simplify your result, if necessary.  Click once in an ANSWER BOX and type in your answer; then click ENTER. After you click ENTER, a message will appear in the RESULTS BOX to indicate whether your answer is correct or incorrect. To start over, click CLEAR. Note: To write the fraction three-fourths, enter 3/4 into the form. 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After the sub topics, you can find plenty of worksheets that include complete review of fractions. List of Fraction Worksheets Halves, Thirds, and Fourths Visual Fraction Models Identifying Fractions Types of Fractions Simplifying Fraction Converting between Improper Fractions and Mixed Numbers Equivalent Fraction Fractions on a Number Line Adding Fractions Subtracting Fractions Multiplying Fractions Dividing Fractions Fraction Word Problems Comparing Fractions Comparing Mixed Numbers Ordering Fractions Estimating Fractions Rounding Fractions Explore the Fraction Worksheets in Detail Open the door to understanding fractions for the early learners in kindergarten through grade 3 with our halves, thirds, and fourths worksheets! Kid-friendly illustrations, engaging exercises, and hands-on activities allow children soak up everything about halves, thirds, and quarters. Help 3rd grade and 4th grade children understand fractions as equal parts of a whole using shapes, real-life objects, pizza slices, and lots of visual fraction models! They identify proper fractions, unit fractions, mixed numbers, and do a lot more. Want the child to be adept at identifying fractions in a jiffy? Go great guns at finding numerators and denominators, completing the table by forming fractions, and more with these dynamic pdf worksheets. What type of fraction is 1/4? Yes, it’s a unit fraction. Identify a proper fraction, improper fraction, mixed number, unit fraction, like fractions, unlike fractions like a pro with these printable types of fractions worksheets. Reduce the proper fraction, improper fraction and mixed numbers to its lowest term. Which is easier to interpret, 1 1/4 or 5/4? Some students might find working with mixed numbers harder than improper fractions, for others might find improper fractions easier. 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Add Fractions Simplify Fractions Special September offer - 7 days free unlimited access to all premium content Try Premium Interactive Fractions Problems Fractions problems interactive. Filter by Grade: Filter by subject:. How many equal parts of a whole Slice a pizza, and we get fractions:       / / / The top number says how many slices we have. The bottom number says how many equal slices the whole pizza was cut into . Have a try yourself: Equivalent fractions. Some fractions may look different, but are really the same, for example: / = / = / (Four-Eighths)   (Two-Quarters)   (One-Half)   =     =   It is usually best to show an answer using the simplest fraction ( 1 / 2 in this case ). That is called Simplifying , or Reducing the Fraction Numerator / Denominator We call the top number the Numerator , it is the number of parts we have . We call the bottom number the Denominator , it is the number of parts the whole is divided into . Numerator Denominator You just have to remember those names! (If you forget just think "Down"-ominator) Adding Fractions It is easy to add fractions with the same denominator (same bottom number): / + / = / = / (One-Quarter)   (One-Quarter)   (Two-Quarters)   (One-Half)   +     =     =   Another example: / + / = / = /   +     =     =   Adding Fractions with Different Denominators But what about when the denominators (the bottom numbers) are not the same? / + / = ?   +     =   We must somehow make the denominators the same. In this case it is easy, because we know that 1 / 4 is the same as 2 / 8 : / + / = /   +     =   There are two popular methods to make the denominators the same : Least Common Denominator , or Common Denominator (They both work nicely, use the one you prefer.) Other Things We Can Do With Fractions We can also: Subtract Fractions Multiply Fractions Divide Fractions Visit the Fractions Index to find out even more. Fraction Word Problems (Difficult) Here are some examples of more difficult fraction word problems. We will illustrate how block models (tape diagrams) can be used to help you to visualize the fraction word problems in terms of the information given and the data that needs to be found. Related Pages Fraction Word Problems Singapore Math Lessons Fraction Problems Using Algebra Algebra Word Problems Block modeling (also known as tape diagrams or bar models) are widely used in Singapore Math and the Common Core to help students visualize and understand math word problems. Example: 2/9 of the people on a restaurant are adults. If there are 95 more children than adults, how many children are there in the restaurant? Solution: Draw a diagram with 9 equal parts: 2 parts to represent the adults and 7 parts to represent the children. 5 units = 95 1 unit = 95 ÷ 5 = 19 7 units = 7 × 19 = 133 Answer: There are 133 children in the restaurant. Printable & Online Fraction Word Problems (Add, Subtract) 2-Step Fraction Word Problems (Add, Subtract) 1-Step Mixed Number Word Problems (Add, Subtract) 2-Step Mixed Number Word Problems (Add, Subtract) Fraction Word Problems (Add, Subtract, Multiply) Fraction Word Problems (Tape Diagrams) Dividing Fractions Word Problems Example: Gary and Henry brought an equal amount of money for shopping. Gary spent $95 and Henry spent $350. After that Henry had 4/7 of what Gary had left. How much money did Gary have left after shopping? 350 – 95 = 255 3 units = 255 1 unit = 255 ÷ 3 = 85 7 units = 85 × 7 = 595 Answer: Gary has $595 after shopping. Example: 1/9 of the shirts sold at Peter’s shop are striped. 5/8 of the remainder are printed. The rest of the shirts are plain colored shirts. If Peter’s shop has 81 plain colored shirts, how many more printed shirts than plain colored shirts does the shop have? Solution: Draw a diagram with 9 parts. One part represents striped shirts. Out of the remaining 8 parts: 5 parts represent the printed shirts and 3 parts represent plain colored shirts. 3 units = 81 1 unit = 81 ÷ 3 = 27 Printed shirts have 2 parts more than plain shirts. 2 units = 27 × 2 = 54 Answer: Peter’s shop has 54 more printed colored shirts than plain shirts. Solve a problem involving fractions of fractions and fractions of remaining parts Example: 1/4 of my trail mix recipe is raisins and the rest is nuts. 3/5 of the nuts are peanuts and the rest are almonds. What fraction of my trail mix is almonds? How to solve fraction word problem that involves addition, subtraction and multiplication using a tape diagram or block model Example: Jenny’s mom says she has an hour before it’s bedtime. Jenny spends 3/5 of the hour texting a friend and 3/8 of the remaining time brushing her teeth and putting on her pajamas. She spends the rest of the time reading her book. How long did Jenny read? How to solve a four step fraction word problem using tape diagrams? 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Fractions Questions Fractions questions are given here will help the students to understand how to perform arithmetic operations on fractions. We know that fractions is one of the most important concepts of Class 7 Maths. In this article, you will get the questions on fractions, along with their solutions, based on the latest NCERT curriculum. What are Fractions? In maths, a fraction is defined as a part of the whole thing, and it can be written in the form a/b, where a and b are whole numbers, also, b ≠ 0. Based on the numerical values of numerator and denominator, we can define different types of fractions . Proper fraction: A proper fraction is a number representing a part of a whole. This whole may be a single object or a group of objects. Improper fraction: An improper fraction is a number in which the numerator is greater than the denominator. Mixed fraction: A mixed fraction is a combination of a whole number and a proper fraction. Learn more about fractions here. Fractions Questions and Answers 1. How many 2/3 kg pieces can be cut from a cake of weight 4 kg? Let p be the number 2/3 kg pieces that are cut from a 4 kg cake. So, p × (2/3) = 4 p = 4 × (3/2) Therefore, six 2/3 kg pieces can be cut from a cake of weight 4 kg. 2. What is the product of 5/129 and its reciprocal? Given fraction: 5/129 Here, numerator = 5 Denominator = 129 Reciprocal of 5/129 = 129/5 The product of 5/129 and its reciprocal = (5/129) × (129/5) = 1. 3. Sunita and Rehana want to make dresses for their dolls. Sunita has 3/4 m of cloth, and she gave 1/3 of it to Rehana. How much did Rehana have? Length of cloth Sunita has = 3/4 m According to the given, Sunita has 3/4 m of cloth, and she gave 1/3 of it to Rehana. Therefore, the length of cloth Rehana has = 1/3 of 3/4 m = (1/3) x (3/4) m 4. Anuradha can do a piece of work in 6 hours. What part of the work can she do in 1 hour, in 5 hours, in 6 hours? Let m be the whole work to be done. The part of work done by Anuradha in 6 hours = m Thus, the part of work done by her in 1 hour = m/6 The part of work done by her in 5 hours = (m/6) x 5 = 5m/6 The part of work done by her in 6 hours = (m/6) x 6 = m Therefore, Anuradha can do 1/6 part of work in 1 hour, 5/6 part of work in 5 hours and the complete work in 6 hours. 5. Multiply the following fractions. (i) (⅖) × 5 ¼ (ii) 2 ⅗ × 3 Here, 5 ¼ is a mixed fraction. Let us convert this mixed fraction into an improper fraction. 5 ¼ = [(5 × 4) + 1]/4 = 21/4 Thus, (⅖) × 5 ¼ = (⅖) × (21/4) = 21/10 Here, 2 ⅗ is a mixed fraction. 2 ⅗ = [(2 × 5) + 3]/5 = 13/5 Therefore, 2 ⅗ × 3 = (13/5) × 3 = 39/5 6. Divide 3/10 by (1/4 of 3/5). 1/4 od 3/5 = (1/4) × (3/5) = 3/(4 × 5) = 3/20 3/10 ÷ (1/4 of 3/5) = 3/10 ÷ 3/20 = (3/10) × (20/3) \(\begin{array}{l}\text{7. Find the value of }\frac{1}{4\frac{2}{7}}+\frac{1}{3\frac{11}{13}}\frac{1}{\frac{5}{9}}.\end{array} \) First, simplify the denominators. = (7/30) + (13/50) + (9/5) = (35 + 39 + 270)/150 {since the LCM of 30, 50 and 5 is 150} 8. Evaluate the following: (i) 3 ½ ÷ 4 (ii) 4 ⅓ ÷ 3 Here, 3 ½ is a mixed fraction. 3 ½ = (3 × 2 + 1)/2 = 7/2 3 ½ ÷ 4 = 7/2 ÷ 4 = (7/2) × (¼) = 7/8 Here, 4 ⅓ is a mixed fraction. 4 ⅓ = (4 × 3 + 1)/3 = 13/3 4 ⅓ ÷ 3 = 13/3 ÷ 3 = (13/3) × (⅓) = 13/9 9. 1/8 of a number equals 2/5 ÷ 1/20. What is the number? Let p be the number. (1/8) × p = 2/5 ÷ 1/20 p/8 = (2/5) × (20/1) p/8 = 2 × 4 Hence, 64 is the required number. 10. Raj travels 360 km on three-fifths of his petrol tank. How far would he travel at the same rate with a full tank of petrol? Distance travelled by Raj with three-fifths (i.e. ⅗) of petrol tank = 360 km Distance travelled by him with a full petrol tank = (360 ÷ 3/5) km = (360 x 5)/3 km = 120 x 5 km Video Lesson on Fractions Practice Questions on Fractions 1. The weight of an object on the moon is 1/6 its weight on the Earth. If an object weighs 5 3/5 kg on the Earth, how much would it weigh on the moon? 2. Lipika reads a book for 1 ¾ hour every day. She reads the entire book in 6 days. How many hours in all were required by her to read the book? 3. Multiply and reduce to the lowest form (if possible). 11/2 × 3/10 4.  Arrange the following in descending order: 2/9, 2/3, 8/21 1/5, 3/7, 7/10 5. Write five equivalent fractions of 8/11. MATHS Related Links Leave a Comment Cancel reply Your Mobile number and Email id will not be published. Required fields are marked * Request OTP on Voice Call Post My Comment Register with BYJU'S & Download Free PDFs Register with byju's & watch live videos. 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To add 1/3 + 1/2, for example, place a 1/3 segment and a 1/2 segment into a circle and hold it over various fractions on the intact copy to see what 1/2 + 1/3 is equivalent to. 5/6 or 10/12 should work. Small Fraction Circles. Fraction Worksheets Math explained in easy language, plus puzzles, games, quizzes, videos and worksheets. For K-12 kids, teachers and parents. Fraction Worksheets ... Fractions - Subtraction. Worksheet. Example. Fractions (Same Denominator) 15 − 25. Unit Fractions. 13 − 19. Easy Proper Fractions. 38 − 27. Harder Proper Fractions. 712 − 1525. Fraction Word Problems Fraction word problems are math word problems involving fractions that require students to use problem-solving skills within the context of a real-world situation. To solve a fraction word problem, you must understand the context of the word problem, what the unknown information is, and what operation is needed to solve it. 3 Ways to Solve Fraction Questions in Math 1. Add fractions with the same denominator by combining the numerators. To add fractions, they must have the same denominator. If they do, simply add the numerators together. [2] For instance, to solve 5/9 + 1/9, just add 5 + 1, which equals 6. The answer, then, is 6/9 which can be reduced to 2/3. 2. Fraction worksheets 1 Multiply a fraction by a whole number (for 5th grade) Multiply fractions and mixed numbers (mixed problems, for 5th grade) Division of fractions, special case (answers are whole numbers, for 5th grade) Divide by fractions (mixed problems, for 6th grade) Add two unlike fractions (incl. negative fractions, for 7th-8th grade) Word Problems with Fractions Word problems with fractions: involving a fraction and a whole number. Finally, we are going to look at an example of a word problem with a fraction and a whole number. Now we will have to convert all the information into a fraction with the same denominator (as we did in the example above) in order to calculate. This morning Miguel bought 1 ... Math Fractions Worksheets Fractions is an area that a lot of kids find hard to understand. One of the problems with fractions is that they have different meanings depending on the context. For example, you can eat half an apple or cut an orange into fourths. But you can also put the number one-half on a number line, measure a line 3 1/2 cm long, or find a fourth of 24. Fraction Word Problems Worksheets Presented here are the fraction pdf worksheets based on real-life scenarios. Read the basic fraction word problems, write the correct fraction and reduce your answer to the simplest form. Download the set. Represent and Simplify the Fractions: Type 2. Before representing in fraction, children should perform addition or subtraction to solve ... Understand fractions Unit 4 Understand fractions. Unit 5 Place value through 1,000,000. Unit 6 Add and subtract through 1,000,000. Unit 7 Multiply 1- and 2-digit numbers. Unit 8 Divide with remainders. Unit 9 Add and subtract fraction (like denominators) Unit 10 Multiply fractions. Unit 11 Decimals and place value. Unit 12 Add and subtract decimals. Solving Word Problems by Adding and Subtracting Fractions and Mixed Answer: The carpenter needs to cut four and seven-twelfths feet of wood. Summary: In this lesson we learned how to solve word problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions and mixed numbers. We used the following skills to solve these problems: Add fractions with like denominators. Subtract fractions with like denominators. Fraction Worksheets Discern multiplying fractions by whole numbers using repeated addition, arrays, number line models, equal groups, and area models; progress multiplying two and three fractions, multiplying fractions by mixed numbers, etc.; solve a series of fraction multiplication word problems. Dividing Fractions. Plug into our printable dividing fractions ... Fractions worksheets for grades 1-6 Grade 4: Fraction worksheets. Fractions to decimals. Grade 5: Fraction addition and subtraction. Fraction multiplication and division. Converting fractions, equivalent fractions, simplifying fractions. Fraction to / from decimals. Grade 6: Step-by-Step Math Problem Solver QuickMath will automatically answer the most common problems in algebra, equations and calculus faced by high-school and college students. The algebra section allows you to expand, factor or simplify virtually any expression you choose. It also has commands for splitting fractions into partial fractions, combining several fractions into one and ... Problem Solving using Fractions (Definition, Types and Examples A mixed number or a mixed fraction is a type of fraction which is a combination of both a whole number and a proper fraction. We express improper fractions as mixed numbers. For example, 5\(\frac{1}{3}\), 1\(\frac{4}{9}\), 13\(\frac{7}{8}\) are mixed fractions. Unit fraction. A unit fraction is a fraction with a numerator equal to one. Fractions Problems Interactive The worksheets cover a range of fraction operations, from adding and subtracting fractions to working out fractions of numbers and ratio problems. Riddles are additional problems that get children to know the language of fractions, order mixed numbers, and fractions, and solve problems involving more than one criterion. Fractions It is usually best to show an answer using the simplest fraction ( 1 / 2 in this case ). That is called Simplifying, or Reducing the Fraction. Numerator / Denominator. We call the top number the Numerator, it is the number of parts we have. We call the bottom number the Denominator, it is the number of parts the whole is divided into.. NumeratorDenominator. You just have to remember those names! Fraction Word Problems: Examples Fraction Word Problems, The first example is a one-step word problem, The second example shows how blocks can be used to help illustrate the problem, The third example is a two-step word problem, bar modeling method in Singapore Math, Word Problem on Subtracting Fractions From Whole Numbers, with video lessons, examples and step-by-step solutions. Fraction Word Problems (Difficult) Draw a diagram with 9 equal parts: 2 parts to represent the adults and 7 parts to represent the children. 5 units = 95. 1 unit = 95 ÷ 5 = 19. 7 units = 7 × 19 = 133. Answer: There are 133 children in the restaurant. Fraction Word Problem Worksheets. Example: Gary and Henry brought an equal amount of money for shopping. Thinking Deeply with Fractions Find three fractions that add to 1. Now the task has an endless number of solutions. These solutions can provide a lot of information about your students' facility with fractions. One student may add two halves to find one whole. Another may use a unit fraction and its complement such as 1/4 + 3/4 or 1/100 + 99/100. Task 4. Mixed fraction word problems for grade 5 Add / subtract / multiply / divide fractions. These word problems provide additional practice with fractions and the 4 basic operations. Mixing word problems and including unneeded data are ways to encourage students to carefully read and think about the questions. Worksheet #1 Worksheet #2 Worksheet #3 Worksheet #4. Worksheet #5 Worksheet #6. Fractions Questions While dividing one fraction by another fraction, we multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the other. 5. Multiply the following fractions. (i) (⅖) × 5 ¼. (ii) 2 ⅗ × 3. Solution: (i) (⅖) × 5 ¼. Here, 5 ¼ is a mixed fraction. Let us convert this mixed fraction into an improper fraction. Fraction of Amounts Practice Questions Next: Fractions - Finding Original Practice Questions GCSE Revision Cards. 5-a-day Workbooks essay homework paper phd project resume review speech study thesis