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Fractions Practice for 5th Grade
In 5th grade, fractions get a level harder: you add and subtract fractions with different denominators, multiply a fraction by a whole number or another fraction, and use fractions in word problems. Work through the examples, then try the practice set and the free quiz.
For: Grade 5 students (ages 10 to 11) and the parents and tutors helping them.
The rules
- Adding or subtracting: first rewrite both fractions with the same denominator (a common multiple of the two bottoms).
- Multiplying: multiply the tops, multiply the bottoms, then simplify.
- Mixed numbers: turn them into improper fractions before multiplying.
- Always simplify the final answer by dividing top and bottom by their greatest common factor.
Worked examples
Example 1: Add 2/3 + 1/4
- The denominators are 3 and 4. The smallest common multiple is 12.
- Rewrite: 2/3 = 8/12 and 1/4 = 3/12.
- Add the tops: 8/12 + 3/12 = 11/12.
Answer: 11/12
Example 2: Subtract 5/6 − 1/2
- A common denominator is 6.
- Rewrite 1/2 as 3/6.
- 5/6 − 3/6 = 2/6.
- Simplify 2/6 by dividing top and bottom by 2.
Answer: 1/3
Example 3: Multiply 3/5 × 10
- Write 10 as 10/1.
- Multiply across: (3 × 10)/(5 × 1) = 30/5.
- 30 ÷ 5 = 6.
Answer: 6
Example 4: Maya ate 1/3 of a pizza and her brother ate 1/4. How much of the pizza did they eat in total?
- Add 1/3 + 1/4.
- Common denominator 12: 4/12 + 3/12.
- 4/12 + 3/12 = 7/12.
Answer: 7/12 of the pizza
Practice problems
- 1/2 + 1/3
- 3/4 − 1/8
- 2/3 × 3/4
- 4 × 2/5
- 7/10 − 1/5
Show answers
- 5/6
- 5/8
- 1/2
- 8/5 = 1 3/5
- 1/2
Frequently asked questions
What fraction skills are taught in 5th grade?
Adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators, multiplying fractions (including by whole numbers), dividing unit fractions by whole numbers and whole numbers by unit fractions, and solving word problems with fractions.
How do you add fractions with different denominators?
Find a common denominator, rewrite each fraction with it, add the numerators, and simplify.
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