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Fraction Review

20 questions

5th - 5th Grade

Mathematics

Fraction Review is a Grade 5 mathematics worksheet that checks essential fraction skills through 20 questions: 19 multiple-choice items and 1 fill-in-the-blank item. Students identify fraction vocabulary, distinguish proper, improper, mixed, and whole numbers, simplify fractions, convert improper fractions to mixed numbers and mixed numbers to improper fractions, and recognize benchmark fractions. Visual and real-world items also ask students to identify shaded portions and represent part of a whole, such as pizza pieces. This free printable worksheet provides broad practice for reviewing fraction representations and interpreting fraction models before an assessment or as independent practice. Examples such as converting 23/5 to a mixed number and 36/4 to a whole number give students opportunities to apply the conversion process with different results. A complete answer key is included so teachers can check understanding efficiently and identify skills that need additional instruction.

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Fraction Review

Total questions: 20

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does LCD stand for?

a)

less common decimal

b)

least common denominator

c)

least common decimal

d)

lower common denominator

2.

Write the improper fraction as a mixed number

23/5

a)

4 3/5

b)

4 5/3

c)

5 3/4

d)

4 3/4

3.

Write the improper fraction as a mixed number

36/4

a)

9 1/4

b)

9 3/4

c)

8 4/4

d)

9

4.

Simplify:
1224\frac{\text{12}}{\text{24}}  

a)

12\frac{1}{2}  

b)

13\frac{\text{1}}{\text{3}}  

c)

23\frac{\text{2}}{3}  

d)

14\frac{\text{1}}{\text{4}}  

5.

Simplify:
824\frac{\text{8}}{\text{24}}  

a)

12\frac{1}{2}  

b)

13\frac{\text{1}}{\text{3}}  

c)

23\frac{\text{2}}{3}  

d)

14\frac{\text{1}}{\text{4}}  

6.

Change Improper to Mixed Fraction:
145\frac{\text{14}}{\text{5}}  

a)

4354\frac{3}{5}  

b)

2352\frac{\text{3}}{\text{5}}  

c)

4254\frac{\text{2}}{5}  

d)

2452\frac{\text{4}}{\text{5}}  

7.

Change Mixed Fraction to Improper:
6356\frac{\text{3}}{\text{5}}  

a)

236\frac{\text{23}}{\text{6}}  

b)

215\frac{\text{21}}{\text{5}}  

c)

336\frac{\text{33}}{6}  

d)

335\frac{\text{33}}{\text{5}}  

8.

Change Mixed Fraction to Improper:
5365\frac{\text{3}}{\text{6}}  

a)

236\frac{\text{23}}{\text{6}}  

b)

215\frac{\text{21}}{\text{5}}  

c)

336\frac{\text{33}}{6}  

d)

335\frac{\text{33}}{\text{5}}  

9.
What fraction is red?
a)
1/4
b)
2/4
c)
3/4
d)
4/4
10.
A pizza has 5 pieces. Sara eats 3 of the pieces. What fraction of the pizza did Sara eat?
a)
3/5
b)
2/5
c)
5/5
d)
1/5
11.
This is an example of an improper fraction.
a)
True
b)
False
12.
The number of parts a whole is divided in to
a)
numerator
b)
denominator
13.
This is an example of a:
a)
mixed number
b)
benchmark fraction
c)
proper fraction
d)
improper fraction
14.
A fraction you compare other fractions with is called a:
a)
unit fraction
b)
benchmark fraction
c)
equivalent fraction
d)
simplest form
15.
When a number has no fractional parts this is an example of a, 
a)
mixed number
b)
fraction
c)
whole number
d)
proper fraction
16.
This shows part of a whole.
a)
fraction
b)
whole number
17.

Identify the fraction.

a)

4/8

b)

2/8

c)

7/8

d)

1/8

18.

Name the denominator in the fraction.

a)

5

b)

1

c)

8

d)

6

19.
What fraction of the m and m's are yellow?
a)
1/4
b)
1/5
c)
5/1
d)
4/5
20.

Express your answers in fractions using the following method: a/b (e.g. 1/2, 3/5, 25/37).

For example, for the question 12+14=?\frac{1}{2}+\frac{1}{4}=?  the answer should be "3/4".

Answer the following question:  14+14=?\frac{1}{4}+\frac{1}{4}=?  

(a)  

Answer Key

Fraction Review

Total questions: 20

1.
a)

less common decimal

2.
a)

4 3/5

3.
d)

9

4.
a)

12\frac{1}{2}  

5.
b)

13\frac{\text{1}}{\text{3}}  

6.
d)

2452\frac{\text{4}}{\text{5}}  

7.
d)

335\frac{\text{33}}{\text{5}}  

8.
c)

336\frac{\text{33}}{6}  

9.
a) 1/4
10.
a) 3/5
11.
a) True
12.
b) denominator
13.
c) proper fraction
14.
b) benchmark fraction
15.
c) whole number
16.
a) fraction
17.
c)

7/8

18.
d)

6

19.
b) 1/5
20.
2/4, 1/2

FAQs

What does the Fraction Review worksheet help Grade 5 students practice?

This worksheet gives Grade 5 students 20-item practice with fraction vocabulary, simplifying fractions, identifying proper and improper fractions, and converting between improper fractions and mixed numbers. Its 19 multiple-choice questions and 1 fill-in-the-blank question also use visual and word-based fraction situations, helping students connect symbolic notation with parts of a whole.

How can I use this fraction review worksheet to teach conversions and fraction types?

Model one conversion, such as changing 23/5 into a mixed number, by dividing the numerator by the denominator and interpreting the remainder. Then have students explain why 36/4 becomes a whole number before completing the conversion and classification items independently. Use the visual fraction and pizza questions as a bridge from concrete models to terms such as numerator, denominator, proper fraction, and improper fraction.

What mistakes should I watch for on this fraction review worksheet?

Watch for students reversing the numerator and denominator when identifying the number of equal parts in a whole, or choosing a fraction based on the shaded or eaten parts without matching the denominator to the total parts. In conversion items, students may swap the whole number and remainder or fail to recognize that an improper fraction can equal a whole number, as with 36/4. Students may also confuse proper, improper, mixed, benchmark, and whole-number classifications.

How do I assign and grade the Fraction Review worksheet?

You can assign Fraction Review as a printable PDF or as a digital quiz on Wayground. The worksheet includes a complete answer key, and printable submissions can be graded by scanning student work with the Wayground for Teachers app. The printable format also gives schools an option for practice with less screen time.

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

In the worksheet’s Advanced Settings, adjust font spacing and font size to make the fraction notation, answer choices, and conversion items easier to read. You can also apply a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet text into another language when that supports access to the fraction vocabulary and visual word problems.

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