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Year 5 Fractions Worksheet

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Year 5 Fractions Worksheet

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🎯 Part 1: Equivalent Fractions

WALT: We are learning to identify and create equivalent fractions

1. Circle the fractions that are equivalent to 1/2:

2/4

3/5

4/8

5/10

2. Complete these equivalent fractions:

a) 1/3 = ___/6 = ___/9

b) 2/5 = ___/10 = 6/___

3. Draw fraction bars to show that 2/3 = 4/6:

Success Criteria: I can find equivalent fractions by multiplying or dividing both numerator and denominator by the same number.

➕ Part 2: Adding and Subtracting Fractions

WALT: We are learning to add and subtract fractions with the same denominator

4. Solve these fraction problems:

a) 2/7 + 3/7 = ___

b) 5/8 - 2/8 = ___

c) 1/4 + 2/4 = ___

5. Sarah ate 2/6 of a pizza and Tom ate 1/6. What fraction of the pizza did they eat altogether?
6. Use the number line to solve: 3/5 + 1/5

Draw your working on this number line marked in fifths:

Success Criteria: I can add and subtract fractions with the same denominator by adding or subtracting the numerators only.

🍕 Part 3: Fractions as Parts of a Whole

WALT: We are learning to understand fractions as equal parts of a whole

7. A chocolate bar has 12 squares. If you eat 3 squares, what fraction have you eaten?

3/9

3/12

9/12

12/3

8. Shade 3/4 of this rectangle and explain how you know it's correct:
9. A class of 20 students went on a trip. If 3/4 of the class brought lunch, how many students brought lunch?

Show your working: ________________

Answer: _____ students

Success Criteria: I can identify fractions as equal parts of a whole and solve simple fraction problems in real contexts.

💡 Differentiation Support

For learners needing extra support:

• Use fraction walls or manipulatives for visual support

• Work with simpler fractions (halves, quarters) first

• Read questions aloud or use text-to-speech

For advanced learners:

• Try adding fractions with different denominators (e.g., 1/2 + 1/4)

• Create your own word problems using fractions

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