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Divide Fractions

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5th - 5th Grade

Mathematics

Divide Fractions is a free Grade 5 mathematics worksheet with 18 multiple-choice questions focused on dividing whole numbers by unit fractions and dividing fractions by whole numbers. Students find quotients such as 5 ÷ 1/6 and 1/4 ÷ 7, choose equations for real-world situations, and identify how division expressions can be represented with models. The worksheet also asks students to interpret fraction division in contexts involving buckets, laps, chores, food, and fabric. True-or-false items and questions about whether a quotient becomes larger or smaller reinforce inverse operations and help students connect computation to meaning. This printable worksheet is suitable for independent practice, review, or formative assessment in Grade 5 math. It is free to download and includes a complete answer key for checking student work.

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Total questions: 18

Name
Class
Date
1.
Mr. Borelli has 12 gallons of water to fill buckets for field day. If each bucket needs ⅓ of a gallon to fill, how many…

Mr. Borelli has 12 gallons of water to fill buckets for field day. If each bucket needs ⅓ of a gallon to fill, how many buckets can he fill?

a)

3/12 bucket

b)

12 and ⅓ buckets

c)

36 buckets

d)

4 buckets

2.
Find the quotient. 5 ÷ ⅙
Find the quotient.
5 ÷ ⅙
a)
5/6
b)
30
c)
1/30
d)
1 and ⅙
3.
What is the value of the expression? ¼ ÷ 7
What is the value of the expression?
¼ ÷ 7
a)
28
b)
7/4
c)
1/4
d)
1/28
4.
Mrs. Brugger has ½ cup of butter. She pours the same amount into each of three popcorn cartons. Which equation represents…

Mrs. Brugger has ½ cup of butter. She pours the same amount into each of three popcorn cartons. Which equation represents the fraction of the cup of butter, C, that is in each carton?

a)

1/2 ÷ 1/3 = C

b)

3 ÷ 1/2 = C

c)

1/2 ÷ 3 = C

d)

2 ÷ 3 = C

5.

Which scenario can be represented by 10 ÷ ⅕ ?

a)

Rosalie has a piece of ribbon that is 10 inches long. She cuts it into 5 pieces.

b)

Rosalie has a piece of ribbon that is 10 inches long. She cuts it into pieces that are 1/5 in long.

c)

Rosalie has a piece of ribbon that is 1/5 inch long. She cuts it into 10 pieces.

d)

Rosalie has 10 pieces of ribbon. Each piece is 1/5 inch long.

6.
Talla wants to run 4 miles. The track surrounding the field where he plays football is 1/5 mile long. What equation could be…

Talla wants to run 4 miles. The track surrounding the field where he plays football is 1/5 mile long. What equation could be used to find the number of laps, L, which Talla will need to run?

a)

1/5 ÷ 4 = L

b)

1/5 × 4 = L

c)

4 × 1/5 = L

d)

4 ÷ 1/5 = L

7.
True or false? 1/2 ÷ 7 = 14
True or false?
1/2 ÷ 7 = 14
a)
False
b)
True
8.
3/4 ÷ 2 =
To display this with a model you should first draw _____________________.
a)
two rectangles
b)
a rectangle and make the same amount of columns as the denominator in the fraction
c)
as many rectangles as the whole number in the problem
d)
three rectangles
9.
When dividing a fraction by whole number the answer will be ______________.
a)
a smaller fraction.
b)
a larger fraction.
10.

I have 1/2 of an hour to do 3 chores. How much time can I spend on each chore?

a)

1/5 hour

b)

1/2 hour

c)

1/6 hour

d)

1/2 hour

11.
Two friends share 1/2 of a pineapple equally. What fraction of a whole pineapple does each friend get?

Two friends share 1/2 of a pineapple equally. What fraction of a whole pineapple does each friend get?

a)

4

b)

1/4

c)

8

d)

1/8

12.

Gabby divided 1/2 of a gallon of ketchup equally into 4 smaller bottles to put on the tables in her hamburger restaurant. How much ketchup did she put in each bottle?

a)

1/4 gallon

b)

8 gallons

c)

1/8 gallon

d)

1/16 gallon

13.

A whole number divided by a unit fraction will result in---

a)

a smaller whole number

b)

a greater whole number

c)

a smaller fraction

d)

a greater fractions

14.

Ana has 1/4 yard of fabric. She cuts the fabric into 2 equal pieces. Which expression should you use to find out how long is each piece of fabric?

a)

2 ÷ 1/4 = 8

b)

1/2 ÷ 4 = 1/8

c)

4 ÷ 1/2 = 8

d)

1/4 ÷ 2 = 1/8

15.
What is the inverse operation of multiplication?
a)
addition
b)
subtraction
c)
multuplication
d)
division
16.

A fraction divided by a whole number will always be a fraction.

a)

True

b)

False

17.
A pet store had 9 cats to feed. If they only had one-fourth of a bag of cat food and each cat got the same amount, what fraction of the bag would each cat get? 
a)
36
b)
1/5
c)
1/32
d)
1/36
18.
Twelve whole pizzas are eaten. Each person eats ¼ pizza. How many people eat pizza?
a)
48
b)
1/48
c)
16
d)
3
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Divide Fractions

Total questions: 18

1.
c)

36 buckets

2.
b) 30
3.
d) 1/28
4.
c)

1/2 ÷ 3 = C

5.
b)

Rosalie has a piece of ribbon that is 10 inches long. She cuts it into pieces that are 1/5 in long.

6.
d)

4 ÷ 1/5 = L

7.
a) False
8.
b) a rectangle and make the same amount of columns as the denominator in the fraction
9.
a) a smaller fraction.
10.
c)

1/6 hour

11.
b)

1/4

12.
c)

1/8 gallon

13.
b)

a greater whole number

14.
d)

1/4 ÷ 2 = 1/8

15.
d) division
16.
a)

True

17.
d) 1/36
18.
a) 48

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What does this Divide Fractions worksheet help Grade 5 students learn?

This worksheet helps students divide whole numbers by unit fractions and divide fractions by whole numbers through 18 multiple-choice questions. Students calculate quotients, select equations for situations such as finding laps or equal portions, interpret a fraction-division model, and distinguish when a quotient becomes larger or smaller.

How can I use this worksheet to teach dividing fractions?

Introduce the worksheet by modeling one whole-number-by-unit-fraction example, such as 5 ÷ 1/6, with a measurement or grouping diagram. Then have students explain why a problem such as 4 ÷ 1/5 represents the number of fifth-mile laps, before using the equation, model, and real-world items for guided and independent practice.

What mistakes should I watch for when students complete this fraction division worksheet?

Watch for students reversing the dividend and divisor in situations such as 10 ÷ 1/5 or choosing multiplication instead of division when identifying the equation. Students may also select a quotient that is too large when dividing a fraction by a whole number, misread 1/2 ÷ 3 as 1/2 ÷ 1/3, or begin a model without partitioning the rectangle according to the fraction's denominator.

How do I assign and grade this Divide Fractions worksheet?

You can assign this worksheet as a printable PDF or as a digital quiz on Wayground. It includes a complete answer key for all 18 multiple-choice questions, and printable submissions can be graded by scanning student work with the Wayground for Teachers app.

How can I differentiate this fraction division worksheet for my students?

Use the worksheet’s Advanced Settings to adjust font spacing or choose a larger font size so the fraction expressions, equations, and word problems are easier to read. You can also apply a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language while keeping its multiple-choice format.

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