Grade 3 Fractions Worksheets

How to solve Grade 3 fractions problems

Real problems from these worksheets, solved one step at a time — the same explanations your child sees when practicing online.

1. Example 1

   What fraction is shaded?

   1. The shape is cut into 2 equal parts, so the denominator (bottom number) is 2.
   2. 1 of the 2 parts is shaded, so the numerator (top number) is 1.
   3. 1 shaded out of 2 equal parts is 1/2.

   Answer: 1/2

2. Example 2

   2/2 ___ 3/3

   1. 2/2 is all 2 of its 2 equal parts, so it is one whole.
   2. 3/3 is all 3 of its 3 equal parts, so it is one whole too. Both are one whole, so they are equal.
   3. So 2/2 = 3/3.

   Answer: =

3. Example 3

   2/4 − 1/4 = ?

   1. The denominators are the same (4), so the pieces are the same size.
   2. Subtract the numerators and keep the denominator: 2 − 1 = 1, so the difference is 1/4.
   3. So 2/4 − 1/4 = 1/4.

   Answer: 1/4