Mathematics Worksheet

Fractions · Grade 5

Grade 5
Subject: Mathematics Topic: Fractions Difficulty: Medium Questions: 6
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📝 Instructions: Answer all questions. Simplify fractions where possible. Show your work in the space provided.
1
Add: 1/3 + 1/4 = ___
💡 Hint: Find a common denominator first.
Answer: ___________
2
Subtract: 3/4 − 1/8 = ___
Answer: ___________
3
Which fraction is greater: 2/5 or 3/7? Show how you know.
💡 Hint: Convert to a common denominator, or use cross-multiplication.
Answer: ___________ is greater because ___________
4
A recipe calls for 2/3 cup of flour and 1/4 cup of sugar. How much more flour than sugar does the recipe use?
Answer: ___________ cup more
5
Convert 7/4 to a mixed number.
Answer: ___________
6
Multiply: 2/3 × 3/5 = ___. Simplify your answer.
Answer: ___________
Answer Key

5th Grade Math — Fractions

Q1
7/12
LCD of 3 and 4 is 12. 4/12 + 3/12 = 7/12
Q2
5/8
LCD of 4 and 8 is 8. 6/8 − 1/8 = 5/8
Q3
3/7 is greater
2/5 = 14/35 · 3/7 = 15/35 · 15/35 > 14/35
Q4
5/12 cup
2/3 − 1/4 = 8/12 − 3/12 = 5/12
Q5
1¾ (one and three-quarters)
7 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 3 → 1 and 3/4
Q6
2/5
2/3 × 3/5 = 6/15 = 2/5 (simplified)

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