Simplifying Fractions Worksheet
A free printable simplifying fractions worksheet with an answer key. Write each fraction in simplest form. Divide the top and bottom by their greatest common factor. Perfect for 5th grade fractions practice at home or in class.
- Size
- US Letter (8.5 × 11 in), fits A4
- 2 pages: the worksheet and its answer key
- Level
- Grade 5
- License
- Free for personal & classroom use
About this worksheet
A free printable simplifying fractions worksheet with an answer key. Write each fraction in simplest form. Divide the top and bottom by their greatest common factor. It is a good fit for fifth grade, around ages 10 to 11. Fold a strip of paper into equal parts to check a tricky one.
Answer key at a glance
1) 3 9 = 1 3; 2) 10 12 = 5 6; 3) 6 15 = 2 5; 4) 6 12 = 1 2; 5) 10 15 = 2 3; 6) 4 6 = 2 3; 7) 4 28 = 1 7; 8) 3 24 = 1 8. The key has 16 answers in all.
Tips for using it
- Shade the parts lightly with a colored pencil to see each fraction.
- Always check that the parts are equal before naming a fraction.
- To find an equivalent fraction, multiply the top and bottom by the same number.
- To compare fractions with different denominators, find a common denominator first.
Printing tips
Download the PDF and print at 100% (or “fit to page” on A4). Page 1 is the worksheet and page 2 is the answer key with the answers in red; print just page 1 if you want to keep the answers for checking. The PNG shows page 1 only. Free for personal, family and classroom use.
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