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Multiplying and Dividing Mixed Fractions

J Lo

Created by J Lo

13 questions

5th Grade

Math

Updated Sept 2026

This Grade 5 mathematics worksheet helps students multiply and divide mixed numbers by working through the essential conversion and computation steps. Across 13 multiple-choice questions, students identify that mixed numbers must first be converted to improper fractions, perform those conversions, recognize equivalent forms, and solve multiplication and division problems involving mixed fractions. The answer choices also help reveal whether students understand the difference between a product and a quotient and can express results as mixed numbers. Use this free printable worksheet to reinforce procedural fluency after direct instruction, guided practice, or a lesson on operations with fractions. It is suitable for independent practice, review, or a quick formative assessment of students’ ability to move from mixed-number notation to improper-fraction operations. A complete answer key is included, making it easy to check student understanding and identify which step needs additional instruction.

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Multiplying and Dividing Mixed Fractions

Total questions: 13

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of these is the first step when multiplying or dividing mixed numbers?

a)

Find a common denominator

b)

Leave, Change, Flip

c)

Multiply the numerators together

d)

Convert to improper fractions

2.

45 × 79\frac{4}{5}\ \times\ \frac{7}{9}  

a)

1114\frac{11}{14}  

b)

2145\frac{21}{45}  

c)

3635\frac{36}{35}  

d)

2845\frac{28}{45}  

3.

134 × 51\frac{3}{4}\ \times\ 5  

a)

5345\frac{3}{4}  

b)

8348\frac{3}{4}  

c)

115201\frac{15}{20}  

d)

6346\frac{3}{4}  

4.

125 × 2131\frac{2}{5}\ \times\ 2\frac{1}{3}  

a)

32153\frac{2}{15}  

b)

33153\frac{3}{15}  

c)

34153\frac{4}{15}  

d)

35153\frac{5}{15}  

5.

34 ÷ 78\frac{3}{4}\ \div\ \frac{7}{8}

a)

2132\frac{21}{32}  

b)

2428\frac{24}{28}

c)

111211\frac{11}{21}  

d)

14241\frac{4}{24}  

6.

2 ÷ 132\ \div\ \frac{1}{3}  

a)

23\frac{2}{3}  

b)

6

c)

1121\frac{1}{2}

d)

16\frac{1}{6}  

7.

434 ÷ 1124\frac{3}{4}\ \div\ 1\frac{1}{2}  

a)

4384\frac{3}{8}  

b)

857\frac{8}{57}  

c)

16161\frac{6}{16}  

d)

32123\frac{2}{12}  

8.

Mixed numbers need to be changed into improper fractions in order to multiply or divide.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

what's an improper fraction?

9.
Convert the mixed number into an improper fraction.

Convert the mixed number into an improper fraction.

a)

26/7

b)

44/7

c)

15/7

d)

84/7

10.
What will the two numerators be after converting the mixed numbers to improper fractions?

What will the two numerators be after converting the mixed numbers to improper fractions?

a)

31 and 13

b)

136 and 9

c)

23 and 10

d)

49 and 15

11.
Which is equivalent to the problem shown?

Which is equivalent to the problem shown?

a)
Which is equivalent to the problem shown?
b)
Which is equivalent to the problem shown?
c)
Which is equivalent to the problem shown?
d)
Which is equivalent to the problem shown?
12.
Find the product.

Find the product.

a)

1 5/6

b)

4 2/3

c)

2 1/3

d)

3 1/6

13.
Find the quotient.

Find the quotient.

a)

4 3/4

b)

1 3/4

c)

6 11/16

d)

2 11/12

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Multiplying and Dividing Mixed Fractions

Total questions: 13

1.
d)

Convert to improper fractions

2.
d)

2845\frac{28}{45}  

3.
b)

8348\frac{3}{4}  

4.
c)

34153\frac{4}{15}  

5.
b)

2428\frac{24}{28}

6.
b)

6

7.
d)

32123\frac{2}{12}  

8.
a)

True

9.
b)

44/7

10.
d)

49 and 15

11.
c)
12.
b)

4 2/3

13.
d)

2 11/12

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FAQs

What does this multiplying and dividing mixed fractions worksheet cover?

This Grade 5 worksheet uses 13 multiple-choice questions to practise converting mixed numbers to improper fractions, identifying equivalent forms, and finding products and quotients. Students build fluency with the sequence of steps needed to multiply or divide mixed numbers and interpret the final result as a mixed number.

How can I use this worksheet to teach multiplying and dividing mixed numbers?

Introduce the worksheet by modelling how to convert a mixed number into an improper fraction before beginning either operation. Have students explain why that conversion is necessary, then use the questions on numerators, equivalent expressions, products, and quotients as a progression from checking setup to completing calculations. Pause after each item to ask students which step they used and how they can verify the result.

What mistakes should I watch for when students complete this mixed fractions worksheet?

Watch for students multiplying or dividing the mixed-number parts without first converting to improper fractions, or choosing a common-denominator strategy that does not apply to multiplication and division. Students may also reverse the division step, select an equivalent expression that changes the operation, or misconvert an improper fraction back to a mixed number. The multiple-choice format makes these errors visible through the distractors.

How do I assign and grade this multiplying and dividing mixed fractions worksheet?

The worksheet is available as a printable PDF and as a digital quiz on Wayground, with a complete answer key for all 13 multiple-choice questions. You can grade printable submissions by scanning student work with the Wayground for Teachers app, or use the digital version to review responses online. The printable format can also support schools that are reducing screen time.

How can I differentiate this mixed fractions worksheet for my students?

Use the worksheet’s Advanced Settings to adjust font spacing and font size so the multiple-choice options and fraction notation are easier to read. You can also enable a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language when those options support access to the conversion and calculation tasks.

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