MyMathKidK-8 Curriculum

Grade 5 Fractions Worksheets

Master fractions step by step, from basic concepts to advanced problem solving

Common Core: 5.NF

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Learning Path

Start with Lesson 1 and work your way through!

1

Adding Unlike Denominators

Easy

Add fractions with different denominators

Find common denominatorsAdd unlike fractions
2

Subtracting Unlike Denominators

Easy

Subtract fractions with different denominators

Find common denominatorsSubtract unlike fractions
3

Multiplying Fractions

Easy

Multiply fractions and mixed numbers

Multiply numeratorsMultiply denominators+1 more
4

Dividing Fractions

Easy

A grade 6 preview: divide fractions using reciprocals

Find reciprocalsKeep-Change-Flip
5

Mixed Operations

Easy

All four operations with fractions

Choose correct operationApply skills
6

Word Problems

Easy

Solve fraction word problems

Add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers with unlike denominators in story problems (5.NF.A.2)Find a fraction of a fraction or of a mixed number in a real-world problem (5.NF.B.6)+1 more
7

Unit Review

Easy

Review all fraction skills

Review all conceptsPrepare for assessment

How to solve Grade 5 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

    3/6 + 3/4 = ?

    1. The denominators are different, so rename both fractions with a common denominator, 12.
    2. Multiply the top and bottom by 2: 3 × 2 = 6 and 6 × 2 = 12, so 3/6 = 6/12.
    3. Multiply the top and bottom by 3: 3 × 3 = 9 and 4 × 3 = 12, so 3/4 = 9/12.
    4. Add the numerators and keep the denominator: 6 + 9 = 15, so the sum is 15/12.
    5. The greatest number that divides both 15 and 12 is 3.
    6. Divide the top and bottom by 3: 15 ÷ 3 = 5 and 12 ÷ 3 = 4, so 15/12 = 5/4.
    7. So 3/6 + 3/4 = 5/4.

    Answer: 5/4

  2. Example 2

    1/2 ÷ 3/5 = ?

    1. Keep the first fraction, change ÷ to ×, and flip the second: 3/5 becomes 5/3.
    2. 1/2 ÷ 3/5 = 1/2 × 5/3.
    3. Multiply the numerators: 1 × 5 = 5. Multiply the denominators: 2 × 3 = 6.
    4. That gives 5/6.
    5. So 1/2 ÷ 3/5 = 5/6.

    Answer: 5/6

  3. Example 3

    3/8 − 1/4 = ?

    1. The denominators are different, so rename both fractions with a common denominator, 8.
    2. Multiply the top and bottom by 2: 1 × 2 = 2 and 4 × 2 = 8, so 1/4 = 2/8.
    3. Subtract the numerators and keep the denominator: 3 − 2 = 1, so the difference is 1/8.
    4. So 3/8 − 1/4 = 1/8.

    Answer: 1/8

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these Grade 5 Fractions worksheets free?
All printable Fractions worksheets on MyMathKid are free to download and print. Answer keys are a premium feature available with a subscription.
How many Fractions worksheets are available for Grade 5?
There are 7 progressive Fractions lessons with worksheets for Grade 5, covering skills from foundational concepts to advanced problem solving.
Are these Fractions worksheets aligned to Common Core?
Yes — Grade 5 Fractions aligns with Common Core 5.NF (Number & Operations—Fractions).
What will my child practice with these Fractions worksheets?
Your child will practice: Adding Unlike Denominators, Subtracting Unlike Denominators, Multiplying Fractions, Dividing Fractions, and more.