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Multiply Fractions by Fractions

15 questions

5th - 5th Grade

Mathematics

Multiply Fractions by Fractions is a Grade 5 mathematics worksheet that gives students 15 multiple-choice problems involving fraction-by-fraction multiplication. Students find products such as 2/3 × 4/5, interpret “of” as multiplication, and select the matching fraction from four answer choices. The set also includes one problem in which students add two fractions before multiplying the sum by another fraction. This free printable worksheet with an answer key helps students build accuracy with multiplying numerators and denominators and recognizing the resulting product. The varied denominators and carefully structured choices give teachers opportunities to identify errors in computation, operation choice, and fraction representation. Use it for independent practice, a short formative check, or review after direct instruction on multiplying fractions.

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Multiply Fractions by Fractions

Total questions: 15

Name
Class
Date
1.

2/3 x 4/5

a)

7/15

b)

8/16

c)

8/15

d)

4/5

2.

3/5 x 4/7

a)

12/35

b)

7/12

c)

7/35

d)

10/35

3.

11/12 x 2/5

a)

13/15

b)

22/17

c)

22/60

d)

11/60

4.

6/7 x 1/5

a)

3/7

b)

6/35

c)

1/5

d)

12/35

5.

3/7 of 2/7

a)

6/49

b)

3/10

c)

5/14

d)

6/14

6.

1/2 of 2/3

a)

1/6

b)

2/6

c)

1/3

d)

1/2

7.

2/3 of 5/9

a)

10/50

b)

7/12

c)

11/9

d)

10/27

8.

1/6 x 2/3

a)

1/6

b)

2/9

c)

2/18

d)

1/10

9.

2/3 x 4/9

a)

8/12

b)

8/27

c)

6/12

d)

6/18

10.

3/4 x 5/9

a)

5/9

b)

3/4

c)

15/32

d)

15/36

11.

4/7 x 1/2

a)

8/14

b)

4/14

c)

2/7

d)

12/14

12.

4/5 x 1/8

a)

4/30

b)

4/13

c)

4/5

d)

4/40

13.

(1/2 + 1/3) x 8/9

a)

8/54

b)

40/54

c)

40/9

d)

4/9

14.

5/6 x 5/6

a)

5/6

b)

10/12

c)

25/36

d)

20/36

15.

5/8 x 7/9

a)

15/30

b)

12/17

c)

35/70

d)

35/72

WaygroundAnswer Key

Multiply Fractions by Fractions

Total questions: 15

1.
c)

8/15

2.
a)

12/35

3.
c)

22/60

4.
b)

6/35

5.
a)

6/49

6.
b)

2/6

7.
d)

10/27

8.
c)

2/18

9.
b)

8/27

10.
d)

15/36

11.
b)

4/14

12.
d)

4/40

13.
b)

40/54

14.
c)

25/36

15.
d)

35/72

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What does the Multiply Fractions by Fractions worksheet cover?

This Grade 5 worksheet covers multiplying fractions by multiplying the numerators and denominators, including problems written with “of,” such as 3/7 of 2/7. Its 15 multiple-choice items also include a compound problem requiring students to add 1/2 and 1/3 before multiplying the sum by 8/9, so students practice both the multiplication procedure and the order of operations involved.

How can I use this worksheet to teach multiplying fractions?

Model one item by multiplying the numerators and denominators separately, then have students explain why the product is selected from the four choices. Next, use the “of” questions to connect fraction language with multiplication, and pause before the final compound item to discuss completing the addition inside the parentheses before multiplying by 8/9. Ask students to justify their choice rather than relying only on mental calculation.

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

Watch for students multiplying a numerator by a denominator, combining fractions as though the operation were addition, or choosing a distractor with an incorrect denominator. In the final item, students may multiply before finding 1/2 + 1/3. Some choices also show equivalent fraction forms, such as 4/14 and 2/7, so use the answer key and ask students to explain the form they selected.

How do I assign and grade the Multiply Fractions by Fractions worksheet?

Wayground provides this worksheet as a printable PDF and as a digital quiz, and it includes a complete answer key for all 15 multiple-choice questions. You can grade printable submissions by scanning student work with the Wayground for Teachers app, or review responses through the digital quiz.

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

Use the worksheet’s Advanced Settings to adjust font spacing or choose a larger font size if students need more room to read the fraction expressions and answer choices. You can also enable a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language; these options apply to the multiplication items and the compound fraction problem in this worksheet.

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