Free Printable Understanding Equivalent Fractions

Worksheets

Understanding Equivalent Fractions

Total questions: 113

Worksheet time: 6hrs 4mins

Name

Class

Date

Which of the following fractions is equivalent to $\frac{1}{2}$ ?

$\frac{2}{3}$

$\frac{2}{4}$

$\frac{3}{4}$

$\frac{1}{3}$

What is the equivalent fraction of $\frac{3}{5}$ when both the numerator and denominator are multiplied by 2?

$\frac{6}{10}$

$\frac{5}{8}$

$\frac{9}{10}$

$\frac{3}{10}$

Which of the following is NOT equivalent to $\frac{4}{8}$ ?

$\frac{1}{2}$

$\frac{2}{4}$

$\frac{3}{6}$

$\frac{4}{6}$

If you multiply both the numerator and denominator of $\frac{5}{7}$ by 3, what is the new fraction?

$\frac{8}{10}$

$\frac{15}{21}$

$\frac{5}{21}$

$\frac{7}{15}$

Which fraction is equivalent to $\frac{2}{3}$ ?

$\frac{4}{6}$

$\frac{3}{5}$

$\frac{2}{5}$

$\frac{3}{4}$

What is the equivalent fraction of $\frac{7}{9}$ if both numerator and denominator are divided by 1?

$\frac{7}{9}$

$\frac{1}{9}$

$\frac{9}{7}$

$\frac{8}{10}$

Which of the following fractions is equivalent to $\frac{6}{8}$ ?

$\frac{3}{4}$

$\frac{2}{3}$

$\frac{4}{6}$

$\frac{5}{8}$

If you multiply both the numerator and denominator of $\frac{2}{5}$ by 4, what is the equivalent fraction?

$\frac{8}{20}$

$\frac{6}{10}$

$\frac{2}{20}$

$\frac{4}{10}$

Which of the following is an equivalent fraction to $\frac{9}{12}$ ?

$\frac{3}{4}$

$\frac{2}{3}$

$\frac{4}{9}$

$\frac{6}{8}$

10.

Which fraction is equivalent to $\frac{5}{10}$ ?

$\frac{1}{2}$

$\frac{2}{5}$

$\frac{3}{6}$

$\frac{5}{8}$

11.

If you have the fraction $\frac{3}{6}$ , which of the following fractions can you get by dividing both the numerator and denominator by 3?

$\frac{1}{2}$

$\frac{2}{3}$

$\frac{3}{2}$

$\frac{2}{6}$

12.

Which of the following fractions is equivalent to $\frac{8}{12}$ after simplifying?

$\frac{2}{3}$

$\frac{4}{6}$

$\frac{3}{4}$

$\frac{6}{8}$

13.

If you want to write $\frac{2}{8}$ as an equivalent fraction with denominator 4, what would it be?

$\frac{1}{4}$

$\frac{2}{4}$

$\frac{4}{4}$

$\frac{2}{2}$

14.

Which of the following fractions is equivalent to $\frac{10}{15}$ after simplifying?

$\frac{2}{3}$

$\frac{3}{5}$

$\frac{5}{10}$

$\frac{1}{3}$

15.

If you have $\frac{12}{16}$ , what is the equivalent fraction in simplest form?

$\frac{3}{4}$

$\frac{4}{6}$

$\frac{6}{8}$

$\frac{2}{3}$

16.

Which of the following fractions is equivalent to $\frac{15}{20}$ after simplifying?

$\frac{3}{4}$

$\frac{4}{5}$

$\frac{2}{3}$

$\frac{5}{8}$

17.

You have the fraction $\frac{9}{12}$ . If you want to find an equivalent fraction with denominator 3, what should the numerator be?

$2$

$3$

$4$

$9$

18.

Sarah has $\frac{6}{9}$ of a chocolate bar. She wants to share it equally with her friend. What is the simplest form of the fraction she will give to her friend?

$\frac{2}{3}$

$\frac{1}{2}$

$\frac{3}{4}$

$\frac{1}{3}$

19.

A recipe calls for $\frac{4}{6}$ cup of sugar. If you only have a $\frac{1}{3}$ cup measure, how many times do you need to fill it to get the same amount?

$2$

$3$

$4$

$6$

20.

If you have $\frac{8}{10}$ of a pizza and want to share it equally among 4 friends, what fraction of the whole pizza does each friend get? Give your answer in simplest form.

$\frac{1}{5}$

$\frac{2}{5}$

$\frac{1}{4}$

$\frac{2}{4}$

21.

What is the main idea of a paragraph?

The title of the paragraph

The last sentence in the paragraph

The most important point the author wants to communicate

A supporting detail in the paragraph

22.

Which sentence best expresses the main idea of a story about a boy who learns to ride a bike?

The boy falls off his bike several times but keeps trying until he succeeds.

The boy eats lunch after riding his bike.

The boy's bike is red and shiny.

The boy's friend watches him ride.

23.

How can you identify the main idea in a passage?

Count the number of sentences

Ignore the details and focus on the pictures

Look for repeated themes or points in the text

Read only the first word of each sentence

24.

Aaron and Angel are friends. They look alike. They talk alike. Sometimes the dress alike. People think Aaron is Angel. People think Angel is Aaron. The boys think it is funny.

Aaron and Angel are alike in many ways.

Aaron is older than Angel.

Angel is bigger than Aaron.

25.

Mrs. Gonzales likes to paint. She likes the pretty colors. She draws a picture first. Then she uses her paints. She gives her pictures to her son.

Mrs. Gonzales does not paint well.

Painting is fun.

Mrs. Gonzales paints pictures.

26.

An important farm crop in the United States is cotton. Cotton is used for making clothing. Cotton is still a popular choice for clothes because it is easy to clean and last a long time.

Cotton is the most important U.S. crop.

Cotton is not used today.

Cotton is important for making clothes.

27.

Winnie the Pooh loves to eat honey. He likes it because it is sweet. Pooh looks for honey in the woods. He climbs trees to get it. He will eat the honey he finds.

Pooh likes honey.

Pooh likes to eat candy.

Pooh likes to catch bees.

28.

Yaretzi to jump rope at recess with her friends. She can jump fast. She can do some tricks. Yaretzi likes to jump a lot. She is the best jumpers at Lugo Elementary.

Yaretyzi does not like to jump.

Yaretzi is a good jumper.

Everyone likes to jump rope.

29.

Jose likes to eat apples. Apples are a fruit. There are many kinds of apples. Jose likes green apples the best. He also likes apple pie.

Jose has an apple tree.

Jose likes apples very much.

Jose cannot eat apples.

30.

There are 10 students in Ms. Smith class. They are good students. They do study and learn everyday. They improve their social skills. Sometimes they make a lot of noise.

Students do homework.

All children go to school.

Ten students are in Ms. Smith class.

31.

I take care of my brother a lot. He is four years old. He likes to watch T.V. He likes to color. He likes to hear stories. He is usually a good boy.

To tell about family.

To tell about the brother.

To show why boys are good.

32.

Darlene had a picture of her class. Everyone was in the picture. The teacher looked happy. It was a nice picture to have.

Darlene is not in the picture.

Darlene likes to take pictures.

Darlene has a nice picture.

33.

Growing vegetables can be fun. Ethan grew cabbage and tomatoes in his garden. Ethan took good care of the plants in his garden. The best part was eating them.

Vegatables are hard to grow.

You must eat vegetables.

Ethan grew two kinds of vegetables.

34.

I can't wait until this weekend!

We’re going to my grandparents’

house and my entire family will be

there. I will spend most of my time

playing games with my cousins. We

always have such a good time

together! The day goes by so fast,

and by the end we are al l

exhausted... but we still don’t want

to leave!

The main idea of this passage is:

Weekends are times to travel.

The writer enjoys spending time

with family.

The writer’s grandparents live

far away.

The writer is sad to leave her

cousins.

35.

Wilbur and Orville Wright were brothers who were inventors, even from a young age when they built

kites and bicycles. Many people credit the Wright Brothers with designing and building the first

successful airplane. In 1903, their first flight only lasted 12 seconds, but it continues to inspire people all

over the world to learn about science and math, to work hard to realize their dreams, and to use

imagination to achieve success.

The main idea of this passage is:

The Wright Brothers worked hard.

The Wright Brothers were inventors who have inspired many people.

Inventors build kites and bicycles.

The first flight was in 1903.

36.

I have a dog whose name is Paco. He is almost 10 years old. Paco is very loveable with a brown face

and short black fur. He is one of my best friends. He plays with me, sleeps with me, and goes on walks

with me. I am so glad to have him around. I love him.

The main idea of this passage is:

The dog’s name is Paco.

Everyone should have a dog.

The writer's dog is an important part of his life.

The dog is cute and sweet.

37.

Eric gripped the bat in his hands. His palms were sweaty but he took a deep breath as he stepped up

to the plate. He had to score a run or his team would lose the game. When the pitcher threw a fastball,

Eric’s reflexes took over and he heard the “Crack!” of the bat hitting the ball. His heart raced with

excitement as he ran to first base. He was safe!

The main idea of this passage is:

Eric plays baseball.

Eric scores a homerun.

How to play baseball.

Eric overcomes his nerves and makes it to first base.

38.

Homemade pizza is delicious.

First, make the dough from flour,

water, and yeast. After that,

begin making the tomato sauce.

Next, add any vegetables you like.

Then, bake it in the oven. After a

short time, the kitchen begins to

smell delicious. Soon, it’s ready to

eat!

The main idea of this passage is:

Pizza is made from flour

How to make homemade pizza

Pizza is easy to make

Pizza makes the kitchen smell

delicious

39.

If you are feeling sad, you can make

yourself feel better by doing a few

simple things. You can take a walk

(or get another form of exercise),

you can talk to a friend, or you can

write down your feelings. Writing

down the good things in your life will

help too. Doing something good for

someone else will also help you feel

better. If you still feel a little sad, act

happy. It works like magic to make

you feel better!

The main idea of this passage is:

Sometimes people feel sad

You should do good things for

others

We’re not always happy

There are many ways to make

yourself feel better

40.

Did you know that giraffes are the

tallest animals in the world? They

are unique in other ways, too. For

one thing, they sleep only about 20

minutes each day, and usually not

more than five minutes at a time.

(They have to remain alert for

predators.) Also, every giraffe’s

coat is unique, and varies in color

from white to nearly black,

depending on what they eat and

where they live.

The main idea of this passage is:

Giraffes don’t sleep very much.

Giraffes are unique animals.

There are many animals in the

world.

No animal is taller than a giraffe.

41.

Hurricanes are large, intense storms

that begin over the ocean, where

they gather heat and energy from

the water. Hurricanes move slowly

toward land, usually moving 10-20

miles per hour for more than one

week. The most dangerous part of

the hurricane is the storm surge,

when it reaches land and causes

flooding. Wind and waves also

contribute to the damage caused by

these surges.

The main idea of this passage is:

Hurricanes are dangerous storms.

Hurricanes begin over the ocean.

One type of storm is called a

hurricane.

Hurricanes are different from

other storms.

42.

*Cats are easy to care for and require very little space.

*Dogs need outdoor exercise but can live in apartments.

*Hamster are are friendly and fun for young children.

*Even snakes can be kept in indoors and easily cared for.

What is the main idea that ties these details together?

Some animals do not make good pets.

There are all kinds of animals in the world.

Animals require lots of food, water, and exercise.

There are lots of animals that would make good pets.

43.

On the first day of spring, Elmo decided to go fishing. He got all of his supplies together and skipped down the road to the nearest pond. The first thing Elmo noticed was an alligator lying in the sun on the bank. Then he saw a black racer slither through the grass. Finally, it got very hot, so Elmo decided to go home and try to go fishing another day.

What is the main idea of this paragraph?

Elmo doesn't know how to fish.

There are a lot of things to think about when going fishing.

Elmo forgot to take bait with him on his fishing trip, so it was no fun.

Kids should take plenty of water when they're going to be outside a lot.

44.

Someday we will all have robots that will be our personal servants. They will look and behave much like real humans. We will be able to talk to these mechanical helpers and they will be able to respond in kind! Amazingly, the robots of the future will be able to learn from experience. They will be smart, strong, and untiring workers whose only goal will be to make our lives easier.
What is this selection mainly about?

Someday we will have robots that will be our personal servants.

We will be able to talk to robots and they will be able to respond.

You should give up if you are the Robots will look and behave much like real humans.

Amazingly, the robots of the future will be able to learn from experience.

45.

What kind of sentence tells the main idea of a paragraph?

supporting detail

topic sentence

example sentence

transition sentence

46.

A SUPPORTING detail explains the main idea in a paragraph. What does SUPPORT mean?

to search and find

to hold up and help

to end

to write

47.

What is the main idea?

Its the authors point of view

Is what the passage is mostly about

It is the sequence of the story.

48.

What is the main idea?
bananas, oranges, lemons, apples

yellow things

fruit

my favorite foods

sports

49.

Weather reporters have to give out a lot of information. That's why they use pictures. The pictures help them tell us about the weather without using so many words. Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is. They need to know where the warm air is. They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area. Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short. The pictures help weather reporters get the information out in a fast way.
Which sentence best describes the main idea of the paragraph?

Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is

Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way

Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short

They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area

50.

Jenny visited her grandmother in the hospital. She saw how kind and helpful the nurses were to her grandmother. Now she wants to be a nurse when she grows up. She wants to help sick people get well.
What is the main idea?

Jenny got sick.

Jenny wants to be a nurse.

Her grandmother was in the hospital.

Jenny was glad the nurses were being kind to her grandmother.

51.

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer. Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball. They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score. Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates.
What is the main idea?

They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.

Soccer players learn how to dribble.

They learn how to work together as teammates.

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

52.

In 1871, a great fire started in Chicago. It killed at least 250 people. 90,000 people did not have a home after it ended. The fire wrecked 4 square miles near the center of the city. Legend says the fire started when a cow kicked over a lantern. The fire spread because there was no rain. People worked to rebuild the city. Chicago kept growing. After the fire, stores moved from the Chicago River. They moved over to State Street.
This passage is mostly about

the people of Chicago.

the center of Chicago.

the Great Chicago Fire.

the stores on State Street.

53.

Staying Connected
The Internet is a fast and easy way for people to connect. People can talk to or write to one another with the help of a computer and the Internet. The Internet allows people to send messages right away through email. All a person has to do is write a letter to a friend, and that friend can receive it in a matter of seconds. This is different from how a person sends a letter through the post office. That letter can take up to a week to get to the friend. With the help of the Internet, people can stay in touch more often.
Read the following sentence from the passage.
All a person has to do is write a letter to a friend, and that friend can receive it in a matter of seconds.
How does the sentence support the main idea of the passage?

It tells why people like using computers instead of paper.

It gives an example of how people communicate through the Internet.

It explains how people first used computers with the Internet.

It shows how fast sending a text message can be on a cell phone.

54.

Jim Kirkland studies dinosaurs in Utah. He found a huge pocket of bones in the dirt. They all belonged to one dinosaur. This animal most likely ate meat. It also may have looked like a bird. This dinosaur is about 125 to 150 million years old. It is a new find. Scientists have not even named the animal yet.
The bones of about 100 other animals are in a hill in Utah. Kirkland says, "We guess there are 500 bones per square meter. That is a lot of bones."
His latest find is great. He found many bones in the hill. They are almost all in good shape. Kirkland will learn a lot about the new dinosaur. He thinks he will know more about it than any dinosaur ever found.
What is this story mostly about?

Jim Kirkland learns about dinosaurs in Utah.

Utah is home to a lot of good dinosaur bones.

Jim Kirkland found the bones of a new dinosaur.

Scientists will name the dinosaur after Kirkland.

55.

Nigeria is a large country in Africa. It has more than 250 different groups of people. There are also over 500 different languages. Because there are so many groups, the people do not always get along. Sometimes, the groups may not believe in the same things. Those differences can divide the country at times.
Over the years, different groups have tried to rule Nigeria. Groups led by army leaders tried to gain power. Army leaders first took charge of Nigeria in 1966. Each leader took the country's government by force. However, in 1999, Nigeria became a democracy. This meant that the people have the power to choose their president.
Which sentence from the passage supports the idea that the differences within the country have caused problems?

This meant that the people have the power to choose their president.

Sometimes, the groups may not believe in the same things.

Nigeria is a large country in Africa.

However, in 1999, Nigeria became a democracy.

56.

Lots of animals make sounds to talk to their own kind. Wolves howl, frogs croak, and dogs bark. Dolphins use one-of-a-kind whistles to identify themselves. It is like how humans have names. Scientists recorded different dolphin whistles. They changed some of the sounds so that they would not be familiar. Then, they played the whistles to 14 dolphins. The dolphins did not react to the changed sounds. When they heard the dolphins they knew, most of them turned to listen. It was like they expected to see their friends!
This paragraph is mainly about

how dolphins have special sounds to identify themselves.

how dolphins live in the ocean and swim with whales and fish.

how every single person communicates in a different way.

how scientists are always studying how wolves talk.

57.

What is the term for cells grouped together to perform a specific function?

cell

tissue

organ

organ system

58.

Your muscles work with your ______ to help you move.

heart

lungs

bones

intestines

59.

Which system controls all parts of your body and sends/receives messages?

muscular

digestive

circulatory

nervous

60.

The shape of this type of cell is rectangular.

plant cell

animal cell

bacteria cell

61.

Which system provides nutrients to the body?

circulatory

nervous

digestive

skeletal

62.

Which of the following shows the levels of organization in order from simple to complex?

1. Cell

2. Tissue

3. Organ

4. Organ System

5. Organism

1. Cell

2. Tissue

3. Organelle

4. Organ

5. Organ System

1. Tissue

2. Organelle

3. Cell

4. Organ

5. Organism

1. Organ

2. Tissue

3. Cell

4. Organism

5. Organ System

63.

These organs working together are an example of a(n) ________________ .

organ system

cell

atom

tissue

64.

Which system provides oxygen and removes carbon dioxide?

digestive

muscular

respiratory

nervous

65.

What is the term for tissues grouped together to perform a specific function?

cell

tissue

organ

organ system

66.

Which system provides oxygen and removes carbon dioxide?

digestive

muscular

respiratory

nervous

67.

Living things are made up of units called

DNA

Cells

Homeostasis

Seeds

68.

Your heart is about the size of what other body part?

head

fist

thumb

foot

69.

What is the function of Muscular Tissues

Absorption

It conveys messages

It provides protection

It helps in movement

70.

The food I eat goes down my esophagus to my __________.

Bladder

Kidney

Stomach

Big Toe

71.

This group of multiple, different tissues performing similar functions is an example of a(n) _____________ .

cell

organ system

organ

tissue

72.

My spinal cord helps _________ travel between my brain and the nerves in my body.

Memories

Blood

Waste

Messages

73.

Use this diagram of living systems to answer this question. Which figure is a tissue?

1 & 2

1 & 3

74.

Which system carries blood to and from body cells?

muscular

circulatory

skeletal

respiratory

75.

Which system supports the body and protects organs?

skeletal

muscular

respiratory

digestive

76.

What is the term for organs grouped together to perform a specific function?

cell

tissue

organ

organ system

77.

What is the most basic unit of structure and function of all living things?

cell

tissue

organ

organ system

78.

A group of tissues that perform a similar function is called_____. (Examples include the heart, lungs or stomach)

cells

tissues

organs

organ systems

79.

A group of cells that have similar functions? Examples are nervous, epithelial, muscle and connective

cell

tissue

Organ

Organ system

80.

Organs and tissues that perform the same function is called _____________?

cells

tissues

organs

organ system

81.

The body system that transports materials such as oxygen, nutrients, chemical and water.

circulatory

respiratory

muscular

nervous

82.

The body system that includes the lungs and trachea and brings in oxygen and gets rid of waste carbon dioxide and water vapor.

cardiovascular/circulatory

respiratory

nervous

digestive

83.

The body system that sends electrical signals to control muscles.

muscular

nervous

circulatory

digestive

84.

What is the function of the cell membrane?

controls what materials come in and out of the cell

provides structure and support for the cell

is the cell's powerhouse

transports material inside the cell

85.

What is osmosis?

The movement of salt from an area of high to low concentration

the movement of water across a cell membrane

the movement of oxygen into a cell

the movement of carbon dioxide out of the cell

86.

Shivering when cold, adreneline rush when you are frightened and slowing metabolism when you lack food or water are examples of:

osmosis

Homeostasis

diffusion

body organization

87.

The two systems that work together to bring in oxygen and transport it throughout the body to all body cells

Nervous and Muscular

Circulatory and Digestive

Nervous and Respiratory

Respiratory and Circulatory

88.

The cell organelle responsible for the process of photosynthesis, the process by which plants make their own food.

cell wall

chloroplast

cell membrane

mitochondria

89.

The cell parts found in a plant cell and not in an animal cell.

cell wall and chloroplast

cell membrane and cell wall

mitochondria and cell membrane

chloroplast and mitochondria

90.

The cell part where sugar is combined with oxygen to release energy for the cell; cell's powerhouse

cell wall

nucleus

mitochondria

chloroplast

91.

The materials needed by plant cells for photosynthesis

water and carbon dioxide

carbon dioxide and oxygen

water and oxygen

sugar and oxygen

92.

93.

94.

95.

96.

97.

98.

99.

100.

101.

102.

Simplify 10/14

5/7

2/3

10/14

4/5

103.

Simplify 9/45

3/15

1/5

1/9

2/6

104.

Simplify 15/30

1/2

5/7

15/30

5/3

105.

Simplify 6/42

2/5

1/7

3/21

106.

Simplify 9/36

3/12

1/4

107.

3/4 ___ 7/8

108.

2/3 ____ 7/10

109.

1/3 ___ 5/9

110.

2/5___6/15

111.

Which is correct?

1/8 > 6/8

1/8 < 6/8

1/8 = 6/8

None

112.

Which is correct?

3/4 > 1/4

3/4 < 1/4

3/4 = 1/4

None

113.

A survey showed the 7/15 of a class liked soccer and 2/5 liked baseball. Which sport was liked less?

soccer

baseball

Reset

Understanding Equivalent Fractions

Total questions: 113

Worksheet time: 6hrs 4mins

Similar Resources on Wayground