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Changing fractions to decimals and then ordering, practice questions, ordering fractions – explanation & examples, how to order fractions.

Ordering fraction means arranging fractions from the smallest to the largest (ascending order) or largest to smallest (descending order).

There are two common methods of ordering fractions.

  • Using a common denominator.
  • Changing fraction to decimals and then ordering.

Fractions can be compared and ordered by determining their equivalent fractions with the common denominator. Common denominators are created by using common multiples of the two numbers. For example, 24 is the least common multiple of 8 and 12.

12 x 2 = 24

Yet 8 and 12 have several other common multiples; however, 24 is the lowest.

Conversion of fractions to decimals is another method of ordering fractions.

Arrange the following fractions in ascending order.

3/4, 1/2, 4/5, 3/8

First convert all the fraction to decimals as shown below:

3/8 = 0.375

Since all the fractions have zero in their unit’s digit, compare them by checking the tenths digit.

Now arrange the decimals in descending order.

0.8, 0.75, 0.5, 0.375,

There the final answer is 4/5, 3/4, 1/2 and 3/8

Changing Fractions to Decimals and then Ordering Example

For example , we can solve the problem by expressing it as a percentage.

Order 1/10, 1/5, 1/4, 1/2, 1/3

Ordering Fractions from Least to Greatest (h2)

Let’s understand this with the help of examples.

Arrange the following fractions in ascending order:

1/2, 2/3, 7/12, 5/6, 1/4

  • First, identify all the denominators of the fractions. And in this case, the denominators are 2, 3, 12, 6, and 4.
  • Calculate the least common multiple of all the denominators. You look at the L.C.M. of two numbers at a time and check whether the other denominators are factors of the calculated L.C.M.
  • The least common multiple of denominators 2, 3, 12, 6 and 4 is 12
  • The next step is to rewrite each fraction as an equivalent fraction with the denominator 12.

1/2 x 6/6 = 6/12

2/3 x 4/4 = 8/12

7/12 x 1/1 = 7/12

5/6 x 2/2 = 10/12

1/4 x 3/3 = 3/12

Now that all the fraction shares a common denominator, it is easier to place the fractions in ascending order by comparing their numerators.

By comparing the numerators, the final answer becomes 1/4, 1/2, 7/12, 2/3, 5/6.

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1.Arrange the following in ascending order:

1/2, 1/4, 3/4

Find the LCM of 2, 4 which is 4

Multiply 1/2 = 1/2 × 2/2 = 2/4

Since the numerator 4 is remaining in all fractions, order the fraction as follows:

1/4 < 1/2 < 3/4

2. Arrange the fractions below in ascending order:

3/5, 3/7, 9/25

Determine the LCM of 5, 7 and 25 which is 175

Multiply each fraction by the LCM as:

3/5 = 3/5 × 35/35 = 105/175

3/7 = 3/7 × 25/25 = 75/175

9/25 = 9/25 × 7/7 = 63/175

Now arrange the fractions in ascending order as:

9/25, 3/7, 3/5

3. Order the fraction from the least to the largest.

2/5, 4/7, 5/6

Find the LCM of 5, 7 and 6 = 210

2/5 = 2/5 × /42/42 = 84/210

4/7 = 4/7 × 30/30 =120/210

5/6 = 5/6 × 35/35 = 175/210

Now fractions in ascending order = 2/5 < 4/7 < 5/6

4. Order the following fractions in ascending order

1/3, 6/9, 9/18

Determine the LCM of the denominators as 18.

1/3 = 1/3 × 6/6 = 6/18

6/9 = 6/9 × 2/2 = 12/18

6/18 < 9/18< 12/18 and thus the fraction in ascending order;

1/3 < 9/18 < 6/9

5. Order the fractions below from the lowest to the largest.

3/9, 9/25, 5/20

Start by calculating the LCM of denominators 4, 20 and 25 = 100

3/4 = 3/4 × 25/25 = 75/100

9/25 = 9/25 × 4/4 = 36/100

5/20 = 5/20 × 5/5 = 25/100

25/100 < 36/100 < 75/100

Therefore, the fraction from lowest to largest is

5/20 < 9/25 < 3/4

6. Order these fractions in ascending order:

2/15, 3/18, 9/10

Calculate the LCM of the denominators 15, 18 and 10 as 90

2/15 = 2/15 × 6/6 = 12/90

3/18 = 3/15 × 5/5 = 15/90

9/10 = 9/10 × 9/9 = 81/90

And thus, the fractions in ascending order are: 2/15 < 3/18 < 9/10

7. List the following fractions in ascending order

16/15, 15/14,14/12

Calculate the LCM of 15, 14 and 12 as 420

16/15 = 16/15 × 28/28 = 448/420

15/14 = 15/14 × 30/30 = 450/420

14/12 = 14/12 × 35/35 = 490/420

448/420 < 450/420 <4 90/4200420 And hence the fractions in ascending order:

16/15 < 15/14 < 14/12

8. Order these fractions in ascending order:

2/3, 3/4, 4/5

Start by calculating the LCM of the denominators 3, 4 and 5 as 60

2/3 = 2/3× 20/20 = 40/60

3/4 = 3/4 × 15/15 = 45/60

4/5 = 4/5 × 12/12 = 48/60

Now arrange the fractions as:

40/60 < 45/60 < 48/60 And thus, the fractions from the smallest to largest are:

2/3 < 3/4 < 4/5

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Ordering Fractions | Standard

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Ordering Fractions | Greater Than & Less Than Symbols

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Ordering Fractions | MCQ

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Fraction word problems

Here you will learn about fraction word problems, including solving math word problems within a real-world context involving adding fractions, subtracting fractions, multiplying fractions, and dividing fractions.

Students will first learn about fraction word problems as part of number and operations—fractions in 4 th grade.

What are fraction word problems?

Fraction word problems are math word problems involving fractions that require students to use problem-solving skills within the context of a real-world situation.

To solve a fraction word problem, you must understand the context of the word problem, what the unknown information is, and what operation is needed to solve it. Fraction word problems may require addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division of fractions.

After determining what operation is needed to solve the problem, you can apply the rules of adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing fractions to find the solution.

For example,

Natalie is baking 2 different batches of cookies. One batch needs \cfrac{3}{4} cup of sugar and the other batch needs \cfrac{2}{4} cup of sugar. How much sugar is needed to bake both batches of cookies?

You can follow these steps to solve the problem:

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How does this relate to 4 th grade math to 6 th grade math?

  • Grade 4: Number and Operations—Fractions (4.NF.B.3d) Solve word problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions referring to the same whole and having like denominators, e.g., by using visual fraction models and equations to represent the problem.
  • Grade 4: Number and Operations—Fractions (4.NF.B.4c) Solve word problems involving multiplication of a fraction by a whole number, e.g., by using visual fraction models and equations to represent the problem. For example, if each person at a party will eat \cfrac{3}{8} of a pound of roast beef, and there will be 5 people at the party, how many pounds of roast beef will be needed? Between what two whole numbers does your answer lie?
  • Grade 5: Number and Operations—Fractions (5.NF.A.2) Solve word problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions referring to the same whole, including cases of unlike denominators, e.g., by using visual fraction models or equations to represent the problem. Use benchmark fractions and number sense of fractions to estimate mentally and assess the reasonableness of answers. For example, recognize an incorrect result \cfrac{2}{5}+\cfrac{1}{2}=\cfrac{3}{7} by observing that \cfrac{3}{7}<\cfrac{1}{2} .
  • Grade 5: Number and Operations—Fractions (5.NF.B.6) Solve real world problems involving multiplication of fractions and mixed numbers, e.g., by using visual fraction models or equations to represent the problem.
  • Grade 5: Number and Operations—Fractions (5.NF.B.7c) Solve real world problems involving division of unit fractions by non-zero whole numbers and division of whole numbers by unit fractions, e.g., by using visual fraction models and equations to represent the problem. For example, how much chocolate will each person get if 3 people share \cfrac{1}{2} \: lb of chocolate equally? How many \cfrac{1}{3} cup servings are in 2 cups of raisins?
  • Grade 6: The Number System (6.NS.A.1) Interpret and compute quotients of fractions, and solve word problems involving division of fractions by fractions, e.g., by using visual fraction models and equations to represent the problem. For example, create a story context for \cfrac{2}{3} \div \cfrac{4}{5} and use a visual fraction model to show the quotient; use the relationship between multiplication and division to explain that \cfrac{2}{3} \div \cfrac{4}{5}=\cfrac{8}{9} because \cfrac{3}{4} of \cfrac{8}{9} is \cfrac{2}{3}. (In general, \cfrac{a}{b} \div \cfrac{c}{d}=\cfrac{a d}{b c} \, ) How much chocolate will each person get if 3 people share \cfrac{1}{2} \: lb of chocolate equally? How many \cfrac{3}{4} cup servings are in \cfrac{2}{3} of a cup of yogurt? How wide is a rectangular strip of land with length \cfrac{3}{4} \: m and area \cfrac{1}{2} \: m^2?

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How to solve fraction word problems

In order to solve fraction word problems:

Determine what operation is needed to solve.

Write an equation.

Solve the equation.

State your answer in a sentence.

Fraction word problem examples

Example 1: adding fractions (like denominators).

Julia ate \cfrac{3}{8} of a pizza and her brother ate \cfrac{2}{8} of the same pizza. How much of the pizza did they eat altogether?

The problem states how much pizza Julia ate and how much her brother ate. You need to find how much pizza Julia and her brother ate altogether , which means you need to add.

2 Write an equation.

3 Solve the equation.

To add fractions with like denominators, add the numerators and keep the denominators the same.

4 State your answer in a sentence.

The last step is to go back to the word problem and write a sentence to clearly say what the solution represents in the context of the problem.

Julia and her brother ate \cfrac{5}{8} of the pizza altogether.

Example 2: adding fractions (unlike denominators)

Tim ran \cfrac{5}{6} of a mile in the morning and \cfrac{1}{3} of a mile in the afternoon. How far did Tim run in total?

The problem states how far Tim ran in the morning and how far he ran in the afternoon. You need to find how far Tim ran in total , which means you need to add.

To add fractions with unlike denominators, first find a common denominator and then change the fractions accordingly before adding.

\cfrac{5}{6}+\cfrac{1}{3}= \, ?

The least common multiple of 6 and 3 is 6, so 6 can be the common denominator.

That means \cfrac{1}{3} will need to be changed so that its denominator is 6. To do this, multiply the numerator and the denominator by 2.

\cfrac{1 \times 2}{3 \times 2}=\cfrac{2}{6}

Now you can add the fractions and simplify the answer.

\cfrac{5}{6}+\cfrac{2}{6}=\cfrac{7}{6}=1 \cfrac{1}{6}

Tim ran a total of 1 \cfrac{1}{6} miles.

Example 3: subtracting fractions (like denominators)

Pia walked \cfrac{4}{7} of a mile to the park and \cfrac{3}{7} of a mile back home. How much farther did she walk to the park than back home?

The problem states how far Pia walked to the park and how far she walked home. Since you need to find the difference ( how much farther ) between the two distances, you need to subtract.

To subtract fractions with like denominators, subtract the numerators and keep the denominators the same.

\cfrac{4}{7}-\cfrac{3}{7}=\cfrac{1}{7}

Pia walked \cfrac{1}{7} of a mile farther to the park than back home.

Example 4: subtracting fractions (unlike denominators)

Henry bought \cfrac{7}{8} pound of beef from the grocery store. He used \cfrac{1}{3} of a pound of beef to make a hamburger. How much of the beef does he have left?

The problem states how much beef Henry started with and how much he used. Since you need to find how much he has left , you need to subtract.

To subtract fractions with unlike denominators, first find a common denominator and then change the fractions accordingly before subtracting.

\cfrac{7}{8}-\cfrac{1}{3}= \, ?

The least common multiple of 8 and 3 is 24, so 24 can be the common denominator.

That means both fractions will need to be changed so that their denominator is 24.

To do this, multiply the numerator and the denominator of each fraction by the same number so that it results in a denominator of 24. This will give you an equivalent fraction for each fraction in the problem.

\begin{aligned}&\cfrac{7 \times 3}{8 \times 3}=\cfrac{21}{24} \\\\ &\cfrac{1 \times 8}{3 \times 8}=\cfrac{8}{24} \end{aligned}

Now you can subtract the fractions.

\cfrac{21}{24}-\cfrac{8}{24}=\cfrac{13}{24}

Henry has \cfrac{13}{24} of a pound of beef left.

Example 5: multiplying fractions

Andre has \cfrac{3}{4} of a candy bar left. He gives \cfrac{1}{2} of the remaining bit of the candy bar to his sister. What fraction of the whole candy bar does Andre have left now?

It could be challenging to determine the operation needed for this problem; many students may automatically assume it is subtraction since you need to find how much of the candy bar is left.

However, since you know Andre started with a fraction of the candy bar and you need to find a fraction OF a fraction, you need to multiply.

The difference here is that Andre did NOT give his sister \cfrac{1}{2} of the candy bar, but he gave her \cfrac{1}{2} of \cfrac{3}{4} of a candy bar.

To solve the word problem, you can ask, “What is \cfrac{1}{2} of \cfrac{3}{4}? ” and set up the equation accordingly. Think of the multiplication sign as meaning “of.”

\cfrac{1}{2} \times \cfrac{3}{4}= \, ?

To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators and multiply the denominators.

\cfrac{1}{2} \times \cfrac{3}{4}=\cfrac{3}{8}

Andre gave \cfrac{1}{2} of \cfrac{3}{4} of a candy bar to his sister, which means he has \cfrac{1}{2} of \cfrac{3}{4} left. Therefore, Andre has \cfrac{3}{8} of the whole candy bar left.

Example 6: dividing fractions

Nia has \cfrac{7}{8} cup of trail mix. How many \cfrac{1}{4} cup servings can she make?

The problem states the total amount of trail mix Nia has and asks how many servings can be made from it.

To solve, you need to divide the total amount of trail mix (which is \cfrac{7}{8} cup) by the amount in each serving ( \cfrac{1}{4} cup) to find out how many servings she can make.

To divide fractions, multiply the dividend by the reciprocal of the divisor.

\begin{aligned}& \cfrac{7}{8} \div \cfrac{1}{4}= \, ? \\\\ & \downarrow \downarrow \downarrow \\\\ &\cfrac{7}{8} \times \cfrac{4}{1}=\cfrac{28}{8} \end{aligned}

You can simplify \cfrac{28}{8} to \cfrac{7}{2} and then 3 \cfrac{1}{2}.

Nia can make 3 \cfrac{1}{2} cup servings.

Teaching tips for fraction word problems

  • Encourage students to look for key words to help determine the operation needed to solve the problem. For example, subtracting fractions word problems might ask students to find “how much is left” or “how much more” one fraction is than another.
  • Provide students with an answer key to word problem worksheets to allow them to obtain immediate feedback on their solutions. Encourage students to attempt the problems independently first, then check their answers against the key to identify any mistakes and learn from them. This helps reinforce problem-solving skills and confidence.
  • Be sure to incorporate real-world situations into your math lessons. Doing so allows students to better understand the relevance of fractions in everyday life.
  • As students progress and build a strong foundational understanding of one-step fraction word problems, provide them with multi-step word problems that involve more than one operation to solve.
  • Take note that students will not divide a fraction by a fraction as shown above until 6 th grade (middle school), but they will divide a unit fraction by a whole number and a whole number by a fraction in 5 th grade (elementary school), where the same mathematical rules apply to solving.
  • There are many alternatives you can use in place of printable math worksheets to make practicing fraction word problems more engaging. Some examples are online math games and digital workbooks.

Easy mistakes to make

  • Misinterpreting the problem Misreading or misunderstanding the word problem can lead to solving for the wrong quantity or using the wrong operation.
  • Not finding common denominators When adding or subtracting fractions with unlike denominators, students may forget to find a common denominator, leading to an incorrect answer.
  • Forgetting to simplify Unless a problem specifically says not to simplify, fractional answers should always be written in simplest form.

Related fractions operations lessons

  • Fractions operations
  • Multiplicative inverse
  • Reciprocal math
  • Fractions as divisions

Practice fraction word problem questions

1. Malia spent \cfrac{5}{6} of an hour studying for a math test. Then she spent \cfrac{1}{3} of an hour reading. How much longer did she spend studying for her math test than reading?

Malia spent \cfrac{1}{2} of an hour longer studying for her math test than reading.

GCSE Quiz True

Malia spent \cfrac{5}{18} of an hour longer studying for her math test than reading.

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Malia spent \cfrac{1}{2} of an hour longer reading than studying for her math test.

Malia spent 1 \cfrac{1}{6} of an hour longer studying for her math test than reading.

To find the difference between the amount of time Malia spent studying for her math test than reading, you need to subtract. Since the fractions have unlike denominators, you need to find a common denominator first.

You can use 6 as the common denominator, so \cfrac{1}{3} becomes \cfrac{3}{6}. Then you can subtract.

\cfrac{3}{6} can then be simplified to \cfrac{1}{2}.

Finally, you need to choose the answer that correctly answers the question within the context of the situation. Therefore, the correct answer is “Malia spent \cfrac{1}{2} of an hour longer studying for her math test than reading.”

2. A square garden is \cfrac{3}{4} of a meter wide and \cfrac{8}{9} of a meter long. What is its area?

The area of the garden is 1\cfrac{23}{36} square meters.

The area of the garden is \cfrac{27}{32} square meters.

The area of the garden is \cfrac{2}{3} square meters.

The perimeter of the garden is \cfrac{2}{3} meters.

To find the area of a square, you multiply the length and width. So to solve, you multiply the fractional lengths by mulitplying the numerators and multiplying the denominators.

\cfrac{24}{36} can be simplified to \cfrac{2}{3}. 

Therefore, the correct answer is “The area of the garden is \cfrac{2}{3} square meters.”

3. Zoe ate \cfrac{3}{8} of a small cake. Liam ate \cfrac{1}{8} of the same cake. How much more of the cake did Zoe eat than Liam?

Zoe ate \cfrac{3}{64} more of the cake than Liam.

Zoe ate \cfrac{1}{4} more of the cake than Liam.

Zoe ate \cfrac{1}{8} more of the cake than Liam.

Liam ate \cfrac{1}{4} more of the cake than Zoe.

To find how much more cake Zoe ate than Liam, you subtract. Since the fractions have the same denominator, you subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

\cfrac{2}{8} can be simplified to \cfrac{1}{4}. 

Therefore, the correct answer is “Zoe ate \cfrac{1}{4} more of the cake than Liam.”

4. Lila poured \cfrac{11}{12} cup of pineapple and \cfrac{2}{3} cup of mango juice in a bottle. How many cups of juice did she pour into the bottle altogether?

Lila poured 1 \cfrac{7}{12} cups of juice in the bottle altogether.

Lila poured \cfrac{1}{4} cups of juice in the bottle altogether.

Lila poured \cfrac{11}{18} cups of juice in the bottle altogether.

Lila poured 1 \cfrac{3}{8} cups of juice in the bottle altogether.

To find the total amount of juice that Lila poured into the bottle, you need to add. Since the fractions have unlike denominators, you need to find a common denominator first.

You can use 12 as the common denominator, so \cfrac{2}{3} becomes \cfrac{8}{12}.  Then you can add.

\cfrac{19}{12} can be simplified to 1 \cfrac{7}{12}. 

Therefore, the correct answer is “Lila poured 1 \cfrac{7}{12} cups of juice in the bottle altogether.”

5. Killian used \cfrac{9}{10} of a gallon of paint to paint his living room and \cfrac{7}{10} of a gallon to paint his bedroom. How much paint did Killian use in all?

Killian used \cfrac{2}{10} gallons of paint in all.

Killian used \cfrac{1}{5} gallons of paint in all.

Killian used \cfrac{63}{100} gallons of paint in all.

Killian used 1 \cfrac{3}{5} gallons of paint in all.

To find the total amount of paint Killian used, you add the amount he used for the living room and the amount he used for the kitchen. Since the fractions have the same denominator, you add the numerators and keep the denominators the same.

\cfrac{16}{10} can be simplified to 1 \cfrac{6}{10} and then further simplified to 1 \cfrac{3}{5}.

Therefore, the correct answer is “Killian used 1 \cfrac{3}{5} gallons of paint in all.”

6. Evan pours \cfrac{4}{5} of a liter of orange juice evenly among some cups.

He put \cfrac{1}{10} of a liter into each cup. How many cups did Evan fill?

Evan filled \cfrac{2}{25} cups.

Evan filled 8 cups.

Evan filled \cfrac{9}{10} cups.

Evan filled 7 cups.

To find the number of cups Evan filled, you need to divide the total amount of orange juice by the amount being poured into each cup. To divide fractions, you mulitply the first fraction (the dividend) by the reciprocal of the second fraction (the divisor).

\cfrac{40}{5} can be simplifed to 8.

Therefore, the correct answer is “Evan filled 8 cups.”

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To solve fraction word problems, first you need to determine the operation. Then you can write an equation and solve the equation based on the arithmetic rules for that operation.

Fraction word problems and decimal word problems are similar because they both involve solving math problems within real-world contexts. Both types of problems require understanding the problem, determining the operation needed to solve it (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), and solving it based on the arithmetic rules for that operation.

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Welcome to the fractions worksheets page at Math-Drills.com where the cup is half full! This is one of our more popular pages most likely because learning fractions is incredibly important in a person's life and it is a math topic that many approach with trepidation due to its bad rap over the years. Fractions really aren't that difficult to master especially with the support of our wide selection of worksheets.

This page includes Fractions worksheets for understanding fractions including modeling, comparing, ordering, simplifying and converting fractions and operations with fractions. We start you off with the obvious: modeling fractions. It is a great idea if students can actually understand what a fraction is, so please do spend some time with the modeling aspect. Relating modeling to real life helps a great deal too as it is much easier to relate to half a cookie than to half a square. Ask most students what you get if you add half a cookie and another half a cookie, and they'll probably let you know that it makes one delicious snack.

The other fractions worksheets on this page are devoted to helping students understand the concept of fractions. From comparing and ordering to simplifying and converting... by the time students master the material on this page, operations of fractions will be a walk in the park.

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Fraction Circles

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Fraction circle manipulatives are mainly used for comparing fractions, but they can be used for a variety of other purposes such as representing and identifying fractions, adding and subtracting fractions, and as probability spinners. There are a variety of options depending on your purpose. Fraction circles come in small and large versions, labeled and unlabeled versions and in three different color schemes: black and white, color, and light gray. The color scheme matches the fraction strips and use colors that are meant to show good contrast among themselves. Do note that there is a significant prevalence of color-blindness in the population, so don't rely on all students being able to differentiate the colors.

Suggested activity for comparing fractions: Photocopy the black and white version onto an overhead projection slide and another copy onto a piece of paper. Alternatively, you can use two pieces of paper and hold them up to the light for this activity. Use a pencil to represent the first fraction on the paper copy. Use a non-permanent overhead pen to represent the second fraction. Lay the slide over the paper and compare the two circles. You should easily be able to tell which is greater or lesser or if the two fractions are equal. Re-use both sheets by erasing the pencil and washing off the marker.

Adding fractions with fraction circles will involve two copies on paper. Cut out the fraction circles and segments of one copy and leave the other copy intact. To add 1/3 + 1/2, for example, place a 1/3 segment and a 1/2 segment into a circle and hold it over various fractions on the intact copy to see what 1/2 + 1/3 is equivalent to. 5/6 or 10/12 should work.

  • Small Fraction Circles Small Fraction Circles in Black and White with Labels Small Fraction Circles in Color with Labels Small Fraction Circles in Light Gray with Labels Small Fraction Circles in Black and White Unlabeled Small Fraction Circles in Color Unlabeled Small Fraction Circles in Light Gray Unlabeled
  • Large Fraction Circles Large Fraction Circles in Black and White with Labels Large Fraction Circles in Color with Labels Large Fraction Circles in Light Gray with Labels Large Fraction Circles in Black and White Unlabeled Large Fraction Circles in Color Unlabeled Large Fraction Circles in Light Gray Unlabeled

Fraction Strips

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Fractions strips are often used for comparing fractions. Students are able to see quite easily the relationships and equivalence between fractions with different denominators. It can be quite useful for students to have two copies: one copy cut into strips and the other copy kept intact. They can then use the cut-out strips on the intact page to individually compare fractions. For example, they can use the halves strip to see what other fractions are equivalent to one-half. This can also be accomplished with a straight edge such as a ruler without cutting out any strips. Pairs or groups of strips can also be compared side-by-side if they are cut out. Addition and subtraction (etc.) are also possibilities; for example, adding a one-quarter and one-third can be accomplished by shifting the thirds strip so that it starts at the end of one-quarter then finding a strip that matches the end of the one-third mark (7/12 should do it).

Teachers might consider copying the fraction strips onto overhead projection acetates for whole class or group activities. Acetate versions are also useful as a hands-on manipulative for students in conjunction with an uncut page.

The "Smart" Fraction Strips include strips in a more useful order, eliminate the 7ths and 11ths strips as they don't have any equivalents and include 15ths and 16ths. The colors are consistent with the classic versions, so the two sets can be combined.

  • Classic Fraction Strips with Labels Classic Fraction Strips in Black and White With Labels Classic Fraction Strips in Color With Labels Classic Fraction Strips in Gray With Labels
  • Unlabeled Classic Fraction Strips Classic Fraction Strips in Black and White Unlabeled Classic Fraction Strips in Color Unlabeled Classic Fraction Strips in Gray Unlabeled
  • Smart Fraction Strips with Labels Smart Fraction Strips in Black and White With Labels Smart Fraction Strips in Color With Labels Smart Fraction Strips in Gray With Labels

Modeling fractions

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Fractions can represent parts of a group or parts of a whole. In these worksheets, fractions are modeled as parts of a group. Besides using the worksheets in this section, you can also try some more interesting ways of modeling fractions. Healthy snacks can make great models for fractions. Can you cut a cucumber into thirds? A tomato into quarters? Can you make two-thirds of the grapes red and one-third green?

  • Modeling Fractions with Groups of Shapes Coloring Groups of Shapes to Represent Fractions Identifying Fractions from Colored Groups of Shapes (Only Simplified Fractions up to Eighths) Identifying Fractions from Colored Groups of Shapes (Halves Only) Identifying Fractions from Colored Groups of Shapes (Halves and Thirds) Identifying Fractions from Colored Groups of Shapes (Halves, Thirds and Fourths) Identifying Fractions from Colored Groups of Shapes (Up to Fifths) Identifying Fractions from Colored Groups of Shapes (Up to Sixths) Identifying Fractions from Colored Groups of Shapes (Up to Eighths) Identifying Fractions from Colored Groups of Shapes (OLD Version; Print Too Light)
  • Modeling Fractions with Rectangles Modeling Halves Modeling Thirds Modeling Halves and Thirds Modeling Fourths (Color Version) Modeling Fourths (Grey Version) Coloring Fourths Models Modeling Fifths Coloring Fifths Models Modeling Sixths Coloring Sixths Models
  • Modeling Fractions with Circles Modeling Halves, Thirds and Fourths Coloring Halves, Thirds and Fourths Modeling Halves, Thirds, Fourths, and Fifths Coloring Halves, Thirds, Fourths, and Fifths Modeling Halves to Sixths Coloring Halves to Sixths Modeling Halves to Eighths Coloring Halves to Eighths Modeling Halves to Twelfths Coloring Halves to Twelfths

Ratio and Proportion Worksheets

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The equivalent fractions models worksheets include only the "baking fractions" in the A versions. To see more difficult and varied fractions, please choose the B to J versions after loading the A version. More picture ratios can be found on holiday and seasonal pages. Try searching for picture ratios to find more.

  • Picture Ratios Autumn Trees Part-to-Part Picture Ratios ( Grouped ) Autumn Trees Part-to-Part and Part-to-Whole Picture Ratios ( Grouped )
  • Equivalent Fractions Equivalent Fractions With Blanks ( Multiply Right ) ✎ Equivalent Fractions With Blanks ( Divide Left ) ✎ Equivalent Fractions With Blanks ( Multiply Right or Divide Left ) ✎ Equivalent Fractions With Blanks ( Divide Right ) ✎ Equivalent Fractions With Blanks ( Multiply Left ) ✎ Equivalent Fractions With Blanks ( Multiply Left or Divide Right ) ✎ Equivalent Fractions With Blanks ( Multiply or Divide Right ) ✎ Equivalent Fractions With Blanks ( Multiply or Divide Left ) ✎ Equivalent Fractions With Blanks ( Multiply or Divide in Either Direction ) ✎ Are These Fractions Equivalent? (Multiplier 2 to 5) Are These Fractions Equivalent? (Multiplier 5 to 15) Equivalent Fractions Models Equivalent Fractions Models with the Simplified Fraction First Equivalent Fractions Models with the Simplified Fraction Second
  • Equivalent Ratios Equivalent Ratios with Blanks Only on Right Equivalent Ratios with Blanks Anywhere Equivalent Ratios with x 's

Comparing and Ordering Fractions

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Comparing fractions involves deciding which of two fractions is greater in value or if the two fractions are equal in value. There are generally four methods that can be used for comparing fractions. First is to use common denominators . If both fractions have the same denominator, comparing the fractions simply involves comparing the numerators. Equivalent fractions can be used to convert one or both fractions, so they have common denominators. A second method is to convert both fractions to a decimal and compare the decimal numbers. Visualization is the third method. Using something like fraction strips , two fractions can be compared with a visual tool. The fourth method is to use a cross-multiplication strategy where the numerator of the first fraction is multiplied by the denominator of the second fraction; then the numerator of the second fraction is multiplied by the denominator of the first fraction. The resulting products can be compared to decide which fraction is greater (or if they are equal).

  • Comparing Proper Fractions Comparing Proper Fractions to Sixths ✎ Comparing Proper Fractions to Ninths (No Sevenths) ✎ Comparing Proper Fractions to Ninths ✎ Comparing Proper Fractions to Twelfths (No Sevenths; No Elevenths) ✎ Comparing Proper Fractions to Twelfths ✎

The worksheets in this section also include improper fractions. This might make the task of comparing even easier for some questions that involve both a proper and an improper fraction. If students recognize one fraction is greater than one and the other fraction is less than one, the greater fraction will be obvious.

  • Comparing Proper and Improper Fractions Comparing Proper and Improper Fractions to Sixths ✎ Comparing Proper and Improper Fractions to Ninths (No Sevenths) ✎ Comparing Proper and Improper Fractions to Ninths ✎ Comparing Proper and Improper Fractions to Twelfths (No Sevenths; No Elevenths) ✎ Comparing Proper and Improper Fractions to Twelfths ✎ Comparing Improper Fractions to Sixths ✎ Comparing Improper Fractions to Ninths (No Sevenths) ✎ Comparing Improper Fractions to Ninths ✎ Comparing Improper Fractions to Twelfths (No Sevenths; No Elevenths) ✎ Comparing Improper Fractions to Twelfths ✎

This section additionally includes mixed fractions. When comparing mixed and improper fractions, it is useful to convert one of the fractions to the other's form either in writing or mentally. Converting to a mixed fraction is probably the better route since the first step is to compare the whole number portions, and if one is greater than the other, the proper fraction portion can be ignored. If the whole number portions are equal, the proper fractions must be compared to see which number is greater.

  • Comparing Proper, Improper and Mixed Fractions Comparing Proper, Improper and Mixed Fractions to Sixths ✎ Comparing Proper, Improper and Mixed Fractions to Ninths (No Sevenths) ✎ Comparing Proper, Improper and Mixed Fractions to Ninths ✎ Comparing Proper, Improper and Mixed Fractions to Twelfths (No Sevenths; No Elevenths) ✎ Comparing Proper, Improper and Mixed Fractions to Twelfths ✎
  • Comparing Improper and Mixed Fractions Comparing Improper and Mixed Fractions to Sixths ✎ Comparing Improper and Mixed Fractions to Ninths (No Sevenths) ✎ Comparing Improper and Mixed Fractions to Ninths ✎ Comparing Improper and Mixed Fractions to Twelfths (No Sevenths; No Elevenths) ✎ Comparing Improper and Mixed Fractions to Twelfths ✎
  • Comparing Mixed Fractions Comparing Mixed Fractions to Sixths ✎ Comparing Mixed Fractions to Ninths (No Sevenths) ✎ Comparing Mixed Fractions to Ninths ✎ Comparing Mixed Fractions to Twelfths (No Sevenths; No Elevenths) ✎ Comparing Mixed Fractions to Twelfths ✎

Many of the same strategies that work for comparing fractions also work for ordering fractions. Using manipulatives such as fraction strips, using number lines, or finding decimal equivalents will all have your student(s) putting fractions in the correct order in no time. We've probably said this before, but make sure that you emphasize that when comparing or ordering fractions, students understand that the whole needs to be the same. Comparing half the population of Canada with a third of the population of the United States won't cut it. Try using some visuals to reinforce this important concept. Even though we've included number lines below, feel free to use your own strategies.

  • Ordering Fractions with Easy Denominators on a Number Line Ordering Fractions with Easy Denominators to 10 on a Number Line Ordering Fractions with Easy Denominators to 24 on a Number Line Ordering Fractions with Easy Denominators to 60 on a Number Line Ordering Fractions with Easy Denominators to 100 on a Number Line
  • Ordering Fractions with Easy Denominators on a Number Line (Including Negative Fractions) Ordering Fractions with Easy Denominators to 10 + Negatives on a Number Line Ordering Fractions with Easy Denominators to 24 + Negatives on a Number Line Ordering Fractions with Easy Denominators to 60 + Negatives on a Number Line Ordering Fractions with Easy Denominators to 100 + Negatives on a Number Line
  • Ordering Fractions with All Denominators on a Number Line Ordering Fractions with All Denominators to 10 on a Number Line Ordering Fractions with All Denominators to 24 on a Number Line Ordering Fractions with All Denominators to 60 on a Number Line Ordering Fractions with All Denominators to 100 on a Number Line
  • Ordering Fractions with All Denominators on a Number Line (Including Negative Fractions) Ordering Fractions with All Denominators to 10 + Negatives on a Number Line Ordering Fractions with All Denominators to 24 + Negatives on a Number Line Ordering Fractions with All Denominators to 60 + Negatives on a Number Line Ordering Fractions with All Denominators to 100 + Negatives on a Number Line

The ordering fractions worksheets in this section do not include a number line, to allow for students to use various sorting strategies.

  • Ordering Positive Fractions Ordering Positive Fractions with Like Denominators Ordering Positive Fractions with Like Numerators Ordering Positive Fractions with Like Numerators or Denominators Ordering Positive Fractions with Proper Fractions Only Ordering Positive Fractions with Improper Fractions Ordering Positive Fractions with Mixed Fractions Ordering Positive Fractions with Improper and Mixed Fractions
  • Ordering Positive and Negative Fractions Ordering Positive and Negative Fractions with Like Denominators Ordering Positive and Negative Fractions with Like Numerators Ordering Positive and Negative Fractions with Like Numerators or Denominators Ordering Positive and Negative Fractions with Proper Fractions Only Ordering Positive and Negative Fractions with Improper Fractions Ordering Positive and Negative Fractions with Mixed Fractions Ordering Positive and Negative Fractions with Improper and Mixed Fractions

Simplifying & Converting Fractions Worksheets

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Rounding fractions helps students to understand fractions a little better and can be applied to estimating answers to fractions questions. For example, if one had to estimate 1 4/7 × 6, they could probably say the answer was about 9 since 1 4/7 is about 1 1/2 and 1 1/2 × 6 is 9.

  • Rounding Fractions with Helper Lines Rounding Fractions to the Nearest Whole with Helper Lines Rounding Mixed Numbers to the Nearest Whole with Helper Lines Rounding Fractions to the Nearest Half with Helper Lines Rounding Mixed Numbers to the Nearest Half with Helper Lines
  • Rounding Fractions Rounding Fractions to the Nearest Whole Rounding Mixed Numbers to the Nearest Whole Rounding Fractions to the Nearest Half Rounding Mixed Numbers to the Nearest Half

Learning how to simplify fractions makes a student's life much easier later on when learning operations with fractions. It also helps them to learn that different-looking fractions can be equivalent. One way of demonstrating this is to divide out two equivalent fractions. For example 3/2 and 6/4 both result in a quotient of 1.5 when divided. By practicing simplifying fractions, students will hopefully recognize unsimplified fractions when they start adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing with fractions.

  • Simplifying Fractions Simplify Fractions (easier) Simplify Fractions (harder) Simplify Improper Fractions (easier) Simplify Improper Fractions (harder)
  • Converting Between Improper and Mixed Fractions Converting Mixed Fractions to Improper Fractions Converting Improper Fractions to Mixed Fractions Converting Between (both ways) Mixed and Improper Fractions
  • Converting Between Fractions and Decimals Converting Fractions to Terminating Decimals Converting Fractions to Terminating and Repeating Decimals Converting Terminating Decimals to Fractions Converting Terminating and Repeating Decimals to Fractions Converting Fractions to Hundredths
  • Converting Between Fractions, Decimals, Percents and Ratios with Terminating Decimals Only Converting Fractions to Decimals, Percents and Part-to- Part Ratios ( Terminating Decimals Only) Converting Fractions to Decimals, Percents and Part-to- Whole Ratios ( Terminating Decimals Only) Converting Decimals to Fractions, Percents and Part-to- Part Ratios ( Terminating Decimals Only) Converting Decimals to Fractions, Percents and Part-to- Whole Ratios ( Terminating Decimals Only) Converting Percents to Fractions, Decimals and Part-to- Part Ratios ( Terminating Decimals Only) Converting Percents to Fractions, Decimals and Part-to- Whole Ratios ( Terminating Decimals Only) Converting Part-to-Part Ratios to Fractions, Decimals and Percents ( Terminating Decimals Only) Converting Part-to-Whole Ratios to Fractions, Decimals and Percents ( Terminating Decimals Only) Converting Various Fractions, Decimals, Percents and Part-to- Part Ratios ( Terminating Decimals Only) Converting Various Fractions, Decimals, Percents and Part-to- Whole Ratios ( Terminating Decimals Only)
  • Converting Between Fractions, Decimals, Percents and Ratios with Terminating and Repeating Decimals Converting Fractions to Decimals, Percents and Part-to- Part Ratios Converting Fractions to Decimals, Percents and Part-to- Whole Ratios Converting Decimals to Fractions, Percents and Part-to- Part Ratios Converting Decimals to Fractions, Percents and Part-to- Whole Ratios Converting Percents to Fractions, Decimals and Part-to- Part Ratios Converting Percents to Fractions, Decimals and Part-to- Whole Ratios Converting Part-to-Part Ratios to Fractions, Decimals and Percents Converting Part-to-Whole Ratios to Fractions, Decimals and Percents Converting Various Fractions, Decimals, Percents and Part-to- Part Ratios Converting Various Fractions, Decimals, Percents and Part-to- Whole Ratios Converting Various Fractions, Decimals, Percents and Part-to- Part Ratios with 7ths and 11ths Converting Various Fractions, Decimals, Percents and Part-to- Whole Ratios with 7ths and 11ths

Multiplying Fractions

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Multiplying fractions is usually less confusing operationally than any other operation and can be less confusing conceptually if approached in the right way. The algorithm for multiplying is simply multiply the numerators then multiply the denominators. The magic word in understanding the multiplication of fractions is, "of." For example what is two-thirds OF six? What is a third OF a half? When you use the word, "of," it gets much easier to visualize fractions multiplication. Example: cut a loaf of bread in half, then cut the half into thirds. One third OF a half loaf of bread is the same as 1/3 x 1/2 and tastes delicious with butter.

  • Multiplying Two Proper Fraction Multiplying Two Proper Fractions with No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying Two Proper Fractions with All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ ✎ Multiplying Two Proper Fractions with Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying Two Proper Fractions with No Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying Two Proper Fractions with All Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying Two Proper Fractions with Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
  • Multiplying Proper and Improper Fractions Multiplying Proper and Improper Fractions with No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying Proper and Improper Fractions with All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying Proper and Improper Fractions with Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying Proper and Improper Fractions with No Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying Proper and Improper Fractions with All Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying Proper and Improper Fractions with Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
  • Multiplying Two Improper Fractions Multiplying Two Improper Fractions with No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying Two Improper Fractions with All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying Two Improper Fractions with Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying Two Improper Fractions with No Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying Two Improper Fractions with All Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying Two Improper Fractions with Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
  • Multiplying Proper and Mixed Fractions Multiplying Proper and Mixed Fractions with No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying Proper and Mixed Fractions with All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying Proper and Mixed Fractions with Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying Proper and Mixed Fractions with No Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying Proper and Mixed Fractions with All Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying Proper and Mixed Fractions with Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
  • Multiplying Two Mixed Fractions Multiplying Two Mixed Fractions with No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying Two Mixed Fractions with All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying Two Mixed Fractions with Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying Two Mixed Fractions with No Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying Two Mixed Fractions with All Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying Two Mixed Fractions with Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
  • Multiplying Whole Numbers and Proper Fractions Multiplying Whole Numbers and Proper Fractions with No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying Whole Numbers and Proper Fractions with All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying Whole Numbers and Proper Fractions with Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying Whole Numbers and Proper Fractions with No Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying Whole Numbers and Proper Fractions with All Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying Whole Numbers and Proper Fractions with Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
  • Multiplying Whole Numbers and Improper Fractions Multiplying Whole Numbers and Improper Fractions with No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying Whole Numbers and Improper Fractions with All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying Whole Numbers and Improper Fractions with Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying Whole Numbers and Improper Fractions with No Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying Whole Numbers and Improper Fractions with All Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying Whole Numbers and Improper Fractions with Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
  • Multiplying Whole Numbers and Mixed Fractions Multiplying Whole Numbers and Mixed Fractions with No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying Whole Numbers and Mixed Fractions with All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying Whole Numbers and Mixed Fractions with Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying Whole Numbers and Mixed Fractions with No Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying Whole Numbers and Mixed Fractions with All Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying Whole Numbers and Mixed Fractions with Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
  • Multiplying Proper, Improper and Mixed Fractions Multiplying Proper, Improper and Mixed Fractions with No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying Proper, Improper and Mixed Fractions with All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying Proper, Improper and Mixed Fractions with Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying Proper, Improper and Mixed Fractions with No Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying Proper, Improper and Mixed Fractions with All Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying Proper, Improper and Mixed Fractions with Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
  • Multiplying 3 Fractions Multiplying 3 Proper Fractions (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying 3 Proper and Improper Fractions (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying Proper and Improper Fractions and Whole Numbers (3 factors) (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying Fractions and Mixed Fractions (3 factors) (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying 3 Mixed Fractions (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎

Dividing Fractions

ordering fractions problem solving

Conceptually, dividing fractions is probably the most difficult of all the operations, but we're going to help you out. The algorithm for dividing fractions is just like multiplying fractions, but you find the inverse of the second fraction or you cross-multiply. This gets you the right answer which is extremely important especially if you're building a bridge. We told you how to conceptualize fraction multiplication, but how does it work with division? Easy! You just need to learn the magic phrase: "How many ____'s are there in ______? For example, in the question 6 ÷ 1/2, you would ask, "How many halves are there in 6?" It becomes a little more difficult when both numbers are fractions, but it isn't a giant leap to figure it out. 1/2 ÷ 1/4 is a fairly easy example, especially if you think in terms of U.S. or Canadian coins. How many quarters are there in a half dollar?

  • Dividing Two Proper Fractions Dividing Two Proper Fractions with No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Dividing Two Proper Fractions with All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Dividing Two Proper Fractions with Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Dividing Two Proper Fractions with No Simplifying (Printable Only) Dividing Two Proper Fractions with All Simplifying (Printable Only) Dividing Two Proper Fractions with Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
  • Dividing Proper and Improper Fractions Dividing Proper and Improper Fractions with No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Dividing Proper and Improper Fractions with All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Dividing Proper and Improper Fractions with Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Dividing Proper and Improper Fractions with No Simplifying (Printable Only) Dividing Proper and Improper Fractions with All Simplifying (Printable Only) Dividing Proper and Improper Fractions with Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
  • Dividing Two Improper Fractions Dividing Two Improper Fractions with No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Dividing Two Improper Fractions with All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Dividing Two Improper Fractions with Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Dividing Two Improper Fractions with No Simplifying (Printable Only) Dividing Two Improper Fractions with All Simplifying (Printable Only) Dividing Two Improper Fractions with Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
  • Dividing Proper and Mixed Fractions Dividing Proper and Mixed Fractions with No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Dividing Proper and Mixed Fractions with All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Dividing Proper and Mixed Fractions with Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Dividing Proper and Mixed Fractions with No Simplifying (Printable Only) Dividing Proper and Mixed Fractions with All Simplifying (Printable Only) Dividing Proper and Mixed Fractions with Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
  • Dividing Two Mixed Fractions Dividing Two Mixed Fractions with No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Dividing Two Mixed Fractions with All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Dividing Two Mixed Fractions with Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Dividing Two Mixed Fractions with No Simplifying (Printable Only) Dividing Two Mixed Fractions with All Simplifying (Printable Only) Dividing Two Mixed Fractions with Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
  • Dividing Whole Numbers and Proper Fractions Dividing Whole Numbers and Proper Fractions with No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Dividing Whole Numbers and Proper Fractions with All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Dividing Whole Numbers and Proper Fractions with Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Dividing Whole Numbers and Proper Fractions with No Simplifying (Printable Only) Dividing Whole Numbers and Proper Fractions with All Simplifying (Printable Only) Dividing Whole Numbers and Proper Fractions with Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
  • Dividing Whole Numbers and Improper Fractions Dividing Whole Numbers and Improper Fractions with No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Dividing Whole Numbers and Improper Fractions with All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Dividing Whole Numbers and Improper Fractions with Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Dividing Whole Numbers and Improper Fractions with No Simplifying (Printable Only) Dividing Whole Numbers and Improper Fractions with All Simplifying (Printable Only) Dividing Whole Numbers and Improper Fractions with Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
  • Dividing Whole Numbers and Mixed Fractions Dividing Whole Numbers and Mixed Fractions with No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Dividing Whole Numbers and Mixed Fractions with All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Dividing Whole Numbers and Mixed Fractions with Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Dividing Whole Numbers and Mixed Fractions with No Simplifying (Printable Only) Dividing Whole Numbers and Mixed Fractions with All Simplifying (Printable Only) Dividing Whole Numbers and Mixed Fractions with Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
  • Dividing Proper, Improper and Mixed Fractions Dividing Proper, Improper and Mixed Fractions with No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Dividing Proper, Improper and Mixed Fractions with All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Dividing Proper, Improper and Mixed Fractions with Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Dividing Proper, Improper and Mixed Fractions with No Simplifying (Printable Only) Dividing Proper, Improper and Mixed Fractions with All Simplifying (Printable Only) Dividing Proper, Improper and Mixed Fractions with Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
  • Dividing 3 Fractions Dividing 3 Fractions Dividing 3 Fractions (Some Whole Numbers) Dividing 3 Fractions (Some Mixed) Dividing 3 Mixed Fractions

Multiplying and Dividing Fractions

ordering fractions problem solving

This section includes worksheets with both multiplication and division mixed on each worksheet. Students will have to pay attention to the signs.

  • Multiplying and Dividing Two Proper Fractions Multiplying and Dividing Two Proper Fractions with No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying and Dividing Two Proper Fractions with All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying and Dividing Two Proper Fractions with Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying and Dividing Two Proper Fractions with No Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying and Dividing Two Proper Fractions with All Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying and Dividing Two Proper Fractions with Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
  • Multiplying and Dividing Proper and Improper Fractions Multiplying and Dividing Proper and Improper Fractions with No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying and Dividing Proper and Improper Fractions with All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying and Dividing Proper and Improper Fractions with Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying and Dividing Proper and Improper Fractions with No Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying and Dividing Proper and Improper Fractions with All Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying and Dividing Proper and Improper Fractions with Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
  • Multiplying and Dividing Two Improper Fractions Multiplying and Dividing Two Improper Fractions with No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying and Dividing Two Improper Fractions with All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying and Dividing Two Improper Fractions (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying and Dividing Two Improper Fractions with No Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying and Dividing Two Improper Fractions with All Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying and Dividing Two Improper Fractions (Printable Only)
  • Multiplying and Dividing Proper and Mixed Fractions Multiplying and Dividing Proper and Mixed Fractions with No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying and Dividing Proper and Mixed Fractions with All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying and Dividing Proper and Mixed Fractions with Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying and Dividing Proper and Mixed Fractions with No Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying and Dividing Proper and Mixed Fractions with All Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying and Dividing Proper and Mixed Fractions with Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
  • Multiplying and Dividing Two Mixed Fractions Multiplying and Dividing Two Mixed Fractions with No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying and Dividing Two Mixed Fractions with All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying and Dividing Two Mixed Fractions with Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying and Dividing Two Mixed Fractions with No Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying and Dividing Two Mixed Fractions with All Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying and Dividing Two Mixed Fractions with Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
  • Multiplying and Dividing Whole Numbers and Proper Fractions Fractions Multiplying and Dividing Whole Numbers and Proper Fractions with No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying and Dividing Whole Numbers and Proper Fractions with All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying and Dividing Whole Numbers and Proper Fractions with Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying and Dividing Whole Numbers and Proper Fractions with No Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying and Dividing Whole Numbers and Proper Fractions with All Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying and Dividing Whole Numbers and Proper Fractions with Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
  • Multiplying and Dividing Whole Numbers and Improper Fractions Multiplying and Dividing Whole Numbers and Improper Fractions with No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying and Dividing Whole Numbers and Improper Fractions with All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying and Dividing Whole Numbers and Improper Fractions with Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying and Dividing Whole Numbers and Improper Fractions with No Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying and Dividing Whole Numbers and Improper Fractions with All Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying and Dividing Whole Numbers and Improper Fractions with Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
  • Multiplying and Dividing Whole Numbers and Mixed Fractions Multiplying and Dividing Whole Numbers and Mixed Fractions with No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying and Dividing Whole Numbers and Mixed Fractions with All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying and Dividing Whole Numbers and Mixed Fractions with Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying and Dividing Whole Numbers and Mixed Fractions with No Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying and Dividing Whole Numbers and Mixed Fractions with All Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying and Dividing Whole Numbers and Mixed Fractions with Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
  • Multiplying and Dividing Proper, Improper and Mixed Fractions Multiplying and Dividing Proper, Improper and Mixed Fractions with No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying and Dividing Proper, Improper and Mixed Fractions with All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying and Dividing Proper, Improper and Mixed Fractions with Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying and Dividing Proper, Improper and Mixed Fractions with No Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying and Dividing Proper, Improper and Mixed Fractions with All Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying and Dividing Proper, Improper and Mixed Fractions with Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
  • Multiplying and Dividing 3 Fractions Multiplying/Dividing Fractions (three factors) Multiplying/Dividing Mixed Fractions (3 factors)

Adding Fractions

ordering fractions problem solving

Adding fractions requires the annoying common denominator. Make it easy on your students by first teaching the concepts of equivalent fractions and least common multiples. Once students are familiar with those two concepts, the idea of finding fractions with common denominators for adding becomes that much easier. Spending time on modeling fractions will also help students to understand fractions addition. Relating fractions to familiar examples will certainly help. For example, if you add a 1/2 banana and a 1/2 banana, you get a whole banana. What happens if you add a 1/2 banana and 3/4 of another banana?

  • Adding Two Proper Fractions with Equal Denominators and Proper Fraction Results Adding Two Proper Fractions with Equal Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Two Proper Fractions with Equal Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Two Proper Fractions with Equal Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Two Proper Fractions with Equal Denominators, Proper Fractions Result, and No Simplifying (Printable Only) Adding Two Proper Fractions with Equal Denominators, Proper Fractions Result, and All Simplifying (Printable Only) Adding Two Proper Fractions with Equal Denominators, Proper Fractions Result, and Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
  • Adding Two Proper Fractions with Equal Denominators and Mixed Fraction Results Adding Two Proper Fractions with Equal Denominators, Mixed Fractions Results, and No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Two Proper Fractions with Equal Denominators, Mixed Fractions Results, and All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Two Proper Fractions with Equal Denominators, Mixed Fractions Results, and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Two Proper Fractions with Equal Denominators, Mixed Fractions Result, and No Simplifying (Printable Only) Adding Two Proper Fractions with Equal Denominators, Mixed Fractions Result, and All Simplifying (Printable Only) Adding Two Proper Fractions with Equal Denominators, Mixed Fractions Result, and Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
  • Adding Two Proper Fractions with Similar Denominators and Proper Fraction Results Adding Two Proper Fractions with Similar Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Two Proper Fractions with Similar Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Two Proper Fractions with Similar Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Two Proper Fractions with Similar Denominators, Proper Fractions Result, and No Simplifying (Printable Only) Adding Two Proper Fractions with Similar Denominators, Proper Fractions Result, and All Simplifying (Printable Only) Adding Two Proper Fractions with Similar Denominators, Proper Fractions Result, and Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
  • Adding Two Proper Fractions with Similar Denominators and Mixed Fraction Results Adding Two Proper Fractions with Similar Denominators, Mixed Fractions Results, and No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Two Proper Fractions with Similar Denominators, Mixed Fractions Results, and All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Two Proper Fractions with Similar Denominators, Mixed Fractions Results, and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Two Proper Fractions with Similar Denominators, Mixed Fractions Result, and No Simplifying (Printable Only) Adding Two Proper Fractions with Similar Denominators, Mixed Fractions Result, and All Simplifying (Printable Only) Adding Two Proper Fractions with Similar Denominators, Mixed Fractions Result, and Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
  • Adding Two Proper Fractions with Unlike Denominators and Proper Fraction Results Adding Two Proper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Two Proper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Two Proper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Two Proper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Proper Fractions Result, and No Simplifying (Printable Only) Adding Two Proper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Proper Fractions Result, and All Simplifying (Printable Only) Adding Two Proper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Proper Fractions Result, and Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
  • Adding Two Proper Fractions with Unlike Denominators and Mixed Fraction Results Adding Two Proper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Mixed Fractions Results, and No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Two Proper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Mixed Fractions Results, and All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Two Proper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Mixed Fractions Results, and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Two Proper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Mixed Fractions Result, and No Simplifying (Printable Only) Adding Two Proper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Mixed Fractions Result, and All Simplifying (Printable Only) Adding Two Proper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Mixed Fractions Result, and Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
  • Adding Proper and Improper Fractions with Equal Denominators Adding Proper and Improper Fractions with Equal Denominators and No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Proper and Improper Fractions with Equal Denominators and All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Proper and Improper Fractions with Equal Denominators and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Proper and Improper Fractions with Equal Denominators and No Simplifying (Printable Only) Adding Proper and Improper Fractions with Equal Denominators and All Simplifying (Printable Only) Adding Proper and Improper Fractions with Equal Denominators and Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
  • Adding Proper and Improper Fractions with Similar Denominators Adding Proper and Improper Fractions with Similar Denominators and No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Proper and Improper Fractions with Similar Denominators and All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Proper and Improper Fractions with Similar Denominators and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Proper and Improper Fractions with Similar Denominators and No Simplifying (Printable Only) Adding Proper and Improper Fractions with Similar Denominators and All Simplifying (Printable Only) Adding Proper and Improper Fractions with Similar Denominators and Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
  • Adding Proper and Improper Fractions with Unlike Denominators Adding Proper and Improper Fractions with Unlike Denominators and No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Proper and Improper Fractions with Unlike Denominators and All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Proper and Improper Fractions with Unlike Denominators and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Proper and Improper Fractions with Unlike Denominators and No Simplifying (Printable Only) Adding Proper and Improper Fractions with Unlike Denominators and All Simplifying (Printable Only) Adding Proper and Improper Fractions with Unlike Denominators and Some Simplifying (Printable Only)

A common strategy to use when adding mixed fractions is to convert the mixed fractions to improper fractions, complete the addition, then switch back. Another strategy which requires a little less brainpower is to look at the whole numbers and fractions separately. Add the whole numbers first. Add the fractions second. If the resulting fraction is improper, then it needs to be converted to a mixed number. The whole number portion can be added to the original whole number portion.

  • Adding Two Mixed Fractions with Equal Denominators Adding Two Mixed Fractions with Equal Denominators and No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Two Mixed Fractions with Equal Denominators and All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Two Mixed Fractions with Equal Denominators and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Two Mixed Fractions with Equal Denominators and No Simplifying (Printable Only) Adding Two Mixed Fractions with Equal Denominators and All Simplifying (Printable Only) Adding Two Mixed Fractions with Equal Denominators and Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
  • Adding Two Mixed Fractions with Similar Denominators Adding Two Mixed Fractions with Similar Denominators and No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Two Mixed Fractions with Similar Denominators and All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Two Mixed Fractions with Similar Denominators and Some Simplifying Adding Two Mixed Fractions with Similar Denominators and No Simplifying (Printable Only) Adding Two Mixed Fractions with Similar Denominators and All Simplifying (Printable Only) Adding Two Mixed Fractions with Similar Denominators and Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
  • Adding Two Mixed Fractions with Unlike Denominators Adding Two Mixed Fractions with Unlike Denominators and No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Two Mixed Fractions with Unlike Denominators and All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Two Mixed Fractions with Unlike Denominators and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Two Mixed Fractions with Unlike Denominators and No Simplifying (Printable Only) Adding Two Mixed Fractions with Unlike Denominators and All Simplifying (Printable Only) Adding Two Mixed Fractions with Unlike Denominators and Some Simplifying (Printable Only)

Subtracting Fractions

ordering fractions problem solving

There isn't a lot of difference between adding and subtracting fractions. Both require a common denominator which requires some prerequisite knowledge. The only difference is the second and subsequent numerators are subtracted from the first one. There is a danger that you might end up with a negative number when subtracting fractions, so students might need to learn what it means in that case. When it comes to any concept in fractions, it is always a good idea to relate it to a familiar or easy-to-understand situation. For example, 7/8 - 3/4 = 1/8 could be given meaning in the context of a race. The first runner was 7/8 around the track when the second runner was 3/4 around the track. How far ahead was the first runner? (1/8 of the track).

  • Subtracting Two Proper Fractions with Equal Denominators and Proper Fraction Results Subtracting Two Proper Fractions with Equal Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Subtracting Two Proper Fractions with Equal Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Subtracting Two Proper Fractions with Equal Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Subtracting Two Proper Fractions with Equal Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and No Simplifying (Printable Only) Subtracting Two Proper Fractions with Equal Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and All Simplifying (Printable Only) Subtracting Two Proper Fractions with Equal Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
  • Subtracting Two Proper Fractions with Similar Denominators and Proper Fraction Results Subtracting Two Proper Fractions with Similar Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Subtracting Two Proper Fractions with Similar Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Subtracting Two Proper Fractions with Similar Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Subtracting Two Proper Fractions with Similar Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and No Simplifying (Printable Only) Subtracting Two Proper Fractions with Similar Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and All Simplifying (Printable Only) Subtracting Two Proper Fractions with Similar Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
  • Subtracting Two Proper Fractions with Unlike Denominators and Proper Fraction Results Subtracting Two Proper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Subtracting Two Proper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Subtracting Two Proper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Subtracting Two Proper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and No Simplifying (Printable Only) Subtracting Two Proper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and All Simplifying (Printable Only) Subtracting Two Proper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
  • Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Equal Denominators and Proper Fraction Results Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Equal Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Equal Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Equal Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Equal Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and No Simplifying (Printable Only) Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Equal Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and All Simplifying (Printable Only) Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Equal Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
  • Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Similar Denominators and Proper Fraction Results Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Similar Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Similar Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Similar Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Similar Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and No Simplifying (Printable Only) Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Similar Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and All Simplifying (Printable Only) Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Similar Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
  • Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Unlike Denominators and Proper Fraction Results Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and No Simplifying (Printable Only) Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and All Simplifying (Printable Only) Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Proper Fractions Results, and Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
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  • Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Unlike Denominators and Mixed Fraction Results Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Mixed Fractions Results, and No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Mixed Fractions Results, and All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Mixed Fractions Results, and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Mixed Fractions Results, and No Simplifying (Printable Only) Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Mixed Fractions Results, and All Simplifying (Printable Only) Subtracting Proper and Improper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Mixed Fractions Results, and Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
  • Subtracting Mixed Fractions with Equal Denominators Subtracting Mixed Fractions with Equal Denominators, and No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Subtracting Mixed Fractions with Equal Denominators, and All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Subtracting Mixed Fractions with Equal Denominators, and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Subtracting Mixed Fractions with Equal Denominators, and No Simplifying (Printable Only) Subtracting Mixed Fractions with Equal Denominators, and All Simplifying (Printable Only) Subtracting Mixed Fractions with Equal Denominators, and Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
  • Subtracting Mixed Fractions with Similar Denominators Subtracting Mixed Fractions with Similar Denominators, and No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Subtracting Mixed Fractions with Similar Denominators, and All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Subtracting Mixed Fractions with Similar Denominators, and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Subtracting Mixed Fractions with Similar Denominators, and No Simplifying (Printable Only) Subtracting Mixed Fractions with Similar Denominators, and All Simplifying (Printable Only) Subtracting Mixed Fractions with Similar Denominators, and Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
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Adding and Subtracting Fractions

ordering fractions problem solving

Mixing up the signs on operations with fractions worksheets makes students pay more attention to what they are doing and allows for a good test of their skills in more than one operation.

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All Operations Fractions Worksheets

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  • All Operations with Two Proper Fractions with Equal Denominators and Proper Fraction Results All Operations with Two Proper Fractions with Equal Denominators, Proper Fractions Results and No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ All Operations with Two Proper Fractions with Equal Denominators, Proper Fractions Results and All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ All Operations with Two Proper Fractions with Equal Denominators, Proper Fractions Results and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ All Operations with Two Proper Fractions with Equal Denominators, Proper Fractions Results and No Simplifying (Printable Only) All Operations with Two Proper Fractions with Equal Denominators, Proper Fractions Results and All Simplifying (Printable Only) All Operations with Two Proper Fractions with Equal Denominators, Proper Fractions Results and Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
  • All Operations with Two Proper Fractions with Similar Denominators and Proper Fraction Results All Operations with Two Proper Fractions with Similar Denominators, Proper Fractions Results and No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ All Operations with Two Proper Fractions with Similar Denominators, Proper Fractions Results and All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ All Operations with Two Proper Fractions with Similar Denominators, Proper Fractions Results and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ All Operations with Two Proper Fractions with Similar Denominators, Proper Fractions Results and No Simplifying (Printable Only) All Operations with Two Proper Fractions with Similar Denominators, Proper Fractions Results and All Simplifying (Printable Only) All Operations with Two Proper Fractions with Similar Denominators, Proper Fractions Results and Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
  • All Operations with Two Proper Fractions with Unlike Denominators and Proper Fraction Results All Operations with Two Proper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Proper Fractions Results and No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ All Operations with Two Proper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Proper Fractions Results and All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ All Operations with Two Proper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Proper Fractions Results and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ All Operations with Two Proper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Proper Fractions Results and No Simplifying (Printable Only) All Operations with Two Proper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Proper Fractions Results and All Simplifying (Printable Only) All Operations with Two Proper Fractions with Unlike Denominators, Mixed Fractions Results and Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
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  • All Operations with Proper and Improper Fractions with Similar Denominators All Operations with Proper and Improper Fractions with Similar Denominators and No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ All Operations with Proper and Improper Fractions with Similar Denominators and All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ All Operations with Proper and Improper Fractions with Similar Denominators and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ All Operations with Proper and Improper Fractions with Similar Denominators and No Simplifying (Printable Only) All Operations with Proper and Improper Fractions with Similar Denominators and All Simplifying (Printable Only) All Operations with Proper and Improper Fractions with Similar Denominators and Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
  • All Operations with Proper and Improper Fractions with Unlike Denominators All Operations with Proper and Improper Fractions with Unlike Denominators and No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ All Operations with Proper and Improper Fractions with Unlike Denominators and All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ All Operations with Proper and Improper Fractions with Unlike Denominators and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ All Operations with Proper and Improper Fractions with Unlike Denominators and No Simplifying (Printable Only) All Operations with Proper and Improper Fractions with Unlike Denominators and All Simplifying (Printable Only) All Operations with Proper and Improper Fractions with Unlike Denominators and Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
  • All Operations with Two Mixed Fractions with Equal Denominators All Operations with Two Mixed Fractions with Equal Denominators and No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ All Operations with Two Mixed Fractions with Equal Denominators and All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ All Operations with Two Mixed Fractions with Equal Denominators and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ All Operations with Two Mixed Fractions with Equal Denominators and No Simplifying (Printable Only) All Operations with Two Mixed Fractions with Equal Denominators and All Simplifying (Printable Only) All Operations with Two Mixed Fractions with Equal Denominators and Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
  • All Operations with Two Mixed Fractions with Similar Denominators All Operations with Two Mixed Fractions with Similar Denominators and No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ All Operations with Two Mixed Fractions with Similar Denominators and All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ All Operations with Two Mixed Fractions with Similar Denominators and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ All Operations with Two Mixed Fractions with Similar Denominators and No Simplifying (Printable Only) All Operations with Two Mixed Fractions with Similar Denominators and All Simplifying (Printable Only) All Operations with Two Mixed Fractions with Similar Denominators and Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
  • All Operations with Two Mixed Fractions with Unlike Denominators All Operations with Two Mixed Fractions with Unlike Denominators and No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ All Operations with Two Mixed Fractions with Unlike Denominators and All Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ All Operations with Two Mixed Fractions with Unlike Denominators and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ All Operations with Two Mixed Fractions with Unlike Denominators and No Simplifying (Printable Only) All Operations with Two Mixed Fractions with Unlike Denominators and All Simplifying (Printable Only) All Operations with Two Mixed Fractions with Unlike Denominators and Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
  • All Operations with 3 Fractions All Operations with Three Fractions Including Some Improper Fractions All Operations with Three Fractions Including Some Negative and Some Improper Fractions

Operations with Negative Fractions Worksheets

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Although some of these worksheets are single operations, it should be helpful to have all of these in the same location. There are some special considerations when completing operations with negative fractions. It is usually very helpful to change any mixed numbers to an improper fraction before proceeding. It is important to pay attention to the signs and know the rules for multiplying positives and negatives (++ = +, +- = -, -+ = - and -- = +).

  • Adding with Negative Fractions Adding Negative Proper Fractions with Unlike Denominators Up to Sixths, Proper Fractions Results and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Negative Proper Fractions with Unlike Denominators Up to Twelfths, Proper Fractions Results and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Negative Mixed Fractions with Unlike Denominators Up to Sixths, Proper Fractions Results and No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Negative Mixed Fractions with Unlike Denominators Up to Twelfths, Proper Fractions Results and No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Adding Negative Proper Fractions with Denominators Up to Sixths, Proper Fraction Results and Some Simplifying (Printable Only) Adding Negative Proper Fractions with Denominators Up to Twelfths, Proper Fraction Results and Some Simplifying (Printable Only) Adding Negative Mixed Fractions with Denominators Up to Sixths and Some Simplifying (Printable Only) Adding Negative Mixed Fractions with Denominators Up to Twelfths and Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
  • Subtracting with Negative Fractions Subtracting Negative Proper Fractions with Unlike Denominators Up to Sixths, Proper Fractions Results and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Subtracting Negative Proper Fractions with Unlike Denominators Up to Twelfths, Proper Fractions Results and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Subtracting Negative Mixed Fractions with Unlike Denominators Up to Sixths, Mixed Fractions Results and No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Subtracting Negative Mixed Fractions with Unlike Denominators Up to Twelfths, Mixed Fractions Results and No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Subtracting Negative Proper Fractions with Denominators Up to Sixths, Proper Fraction Results and Some Simplifying (Printable Only) Subtracting Negative Proper Fractions with Denominators Up to Twelfths, Proper Fraction Results and Some Simplifying (Printable Only) Subtracting Negative Mixed Fractions with Denominators Up to Sixths and Some Simplifying (Printable Only) Subtracting Negative Mixed Fractions with Denominators Up to Twelfths and Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
  • Multiplying with Negative Fractions Multiplying Negative Proper Fractions with Denominators Up to Sixths, Proper Fractions Results and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying Negative Proper Fractions with Denominators Up to Twelfths, Proper Fractions Results and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying Negative Mixed Fractions with Denominators Up to Sixths, Proper Fractions Results and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying Negative Mixed Fractions with Denominators Up to Twelfths, Proper Fractions Results and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Multiplying Negative Proper Fractions with Denominators Up to Sixths, Proper Fraction Results and Some Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying Negative Proper Fractions with Denominators Up to Twelfths, Proper Fraction Results and Some Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying Negative Mixed Fractions with Denominators Up to Sixths and Some Simplifying (Printable Only) Multiplying Negative Mixed Fractions with Denominators Up to Twelfths and Some Simplifying (Printable Only)
  • Dividing with Negative Fractions Dividing Negative Proper Fractions with Denominators Up to Sixths, Mixed Fractions Results and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Dividing Negative Proper Fractions with Denominators Up to Twelfths, Mixed Fractions Results and Some Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Dividing Negative Mixed Fractions with Denominators Up to Twelfths, Mixed Fractions Results and No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Dividing Negative Mixed Fractions with Denominators Up to Twelfths, Mixed Fractions Results and No Simplifying (Fillable, Savable, Printable) ✎ Dividing Negative Proper Fractions with Denominators Up to Sixths, Proper Fraction Results and Some Simplifying (Printable Only) Dividing Negative Proper Fractions with Denominators Up to Twelfths, Proper Fraction Results and Some Simplifying (Printable Only) Dividing Negative Mixed Fractions with Denominators Up to Sixths and Some Simplifying (Printable Only) Dividing Negative Mixed Fractions with Denominators Up to Twelfths and Some Simplifying (Printable Only)

Order of Operations with Fractions Worksheets

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The order of operations worksheets in this section actually reside on the Order of Operations page, but they are included here for your convenience.

  • Order of Operations with Fractions 2-Step Order of Operations with Fractions 3-Step Order of Operations with Fractions 4-Step Order of Operations with Fractions 5-Step Order of Operations with Fractions 6-Step Order of Operations with Fractions
  • Order of Operations with Fractions (No Exponents) 2-Step Order of Operations with Fractions (No Exponents) 3-Step Order of Operations with Fractions (No Exponents) 4-Step Order of Operations with Fractions (No Exponents) 5-Step Order of Operations with Fractions (No Exponents) 6-Step Order of Operations with Fractions (No Exponents)
  • Order of Operations with Positive and Negative Fractions 2-Step Order of Operations with Positive & Negative Fractions 3-Step Order of Operations with Positive & Negative Fractions 4-Step Order of Operations with Positive & Negative Fractions 5-Step Order of Operations with Positive & Negative Fractions 6-Step Order of Operations with Positive & Negative Fractions

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Ordering Fractions - Grid Challenge

Ordering Fractions - Grid Challenge

Subject: Mathematics

Age range: 7-11

Resource type: Worksheet/Activity

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16 September 2022

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UPDATED 16/09/22: Changed the font and added solutions. Included pdf version of the task too.

A Bronze/Silver/Gold differentiated resource where pupils are given a list of fractions and a square grid. They have to put the fractions in the grid so that every row and column is in ascending order. The suggested method for doing so is to find a common denominator.

There are many possible solutions to the puzzles, but I have provided one possible set of solutions as this was requested in the comments. In all solutions, the smallest fraction must always go in the top left corner, and the largest in the bottom right.

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A4 Fraction Subtraction

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Matching Fractions

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Round the Dice Decimals 2

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Would You Rather?

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Round the Dice Decimals 1

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Tumbling Down

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A4 Fraction Addition

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More Fraction Bars

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Fractions in a Box

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Extending Fraction Bars

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Route Product

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Fraction Lengths

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Matching Fractions, Decimals and Percentages

Can you match pairs of fractions, decimals and percentages, and beat your previous scores?

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Doughnut Percents

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  1. Order fractions (practice)

    Learn for free about math, art, computer programming, economics, physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, finance, history, and more. ... Problem. Order the numbers from least to greatest. ... Video 4 minutes 16 seconds 4:16. Comparing fractions 1 (unlike denominators) Video 7 minutes 48 seconds 7:48. Comparing and ordering fractions. Video 2 ...

  2. Ordering Fractions Practice Questions

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  3. Ordering Fractions

    Example 1: ordering proper fractions. Order the fractions from least to greatest. Create equivalent fractions that have a common denominator. All the denominators (2, 4, 6 (2,4,6 and 12) 12) have a multiple of 12, 12, so you can use 12 12 as the common denominator. 2 Order the fractions by the size of the numerator.

  4. Ordering Fractions

    Example 3: It takes Jack three-fifths of an hour to complete his math homework, five-sixths of an hour to complete his reading homework, and two-thirds of an hour to complete his science homework.Order the time spent to complete Jack's homework by subject from least to greatest. Analysis: These fractions have unlike denominators.We will use the least common denominator (LCD) to write these ...

  5. Free worksheets for comparing or ordering fractions

    Generator. With this worksheet generator, you can make worksheets for comparing two fractions or for ordering 3-8 fractions. The worksheet can include problems where you compare fractions with the same denominator, fractions with the same numerator, comparisons to 1/2 or to 1, and so on. You can also include visual models (fraction pies), which ...

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    This Fractions Worksheet will produce problems that involve ordering fractions. The student will be given a list of fractions and be asked to order them in ascending or descending order. You may select the number of problems per worksheets, the number of fractions to sort per problem, the range of numerators and denominators, as well as the way to order the fractions.

  7. Ordering Fractions (with worked solutions & videos)

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    Example 1: ordering proper fractions. Write the following fractions in order of size: The fractions have different denominators. The denominators of the fractions are 2, 4, 6 and 12. 2, 4 and 6 go into 12. The lowest common multiple is 12, so we can convert the fractions so they have a common denominator of 12.

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  10. Ordering Fractions

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    Identify your areas for growth in these lessons: Dividing fractions by fractions. Dividing fractions word problems. Start quiz. Unit test. Test your understanding of Fractions with these NaN questions. Start test. In this topic, we will explore fractions conceptually and add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions.

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    Common Core State Standards. How does this relate to 4 th grade math to 6 th grade math?. Grade 4: Number and Operations—Fractions (4.NF.B.3d) Solve word problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions referring to the same whole and having like denominators, e.g., by using visual fraction models and equations to represent the problem.

  14. PDF Year 5 Compare and Order Less than 1 Reasoning and Problem Solving

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  15. Exploring Fractions

    Exploring Fractions. Introduction. At NRICH, our aim is to offer rich tasks which develop deep understanding of mathematical concepts. Of course, by their very nature, rich tasks will also provide opportunities for children to work like a mathematician and so help them develop their problem-solving skills alongside this conceptual understanding.

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    Problem. Solutions. List the following fractions in increasing order: 11 6 5 3 7 4 9 5 3 2. This problem is taken from the UKMT Mathematical Challenges. You can find more short problems, arranged by curriculum topic, in our short problems collection.

  17. PDF Year 6 Compare and Order by Denominator Reasoning and Problem Solving

    Reasoning and Problem Solving Compare and Order by Denominator Reasoning and Problem Solving Compare and Order by Denominator Developing 1a. 2a. Box 1 because it contains the largest fraction. This can be shown by finding the lowest common denominator of the three fractions: 8. 3a. Alice bought the most ribbon as is the largest fraction.

  18. Comparing and Ordering Fractions

    Comparing Fractions. On this printable worksheet, student will compare fractions using a variety of methods, including shape illustrations, fraction strips, and number lines. Shade the fraction strips (tape diagrams) to show the given fractions. Then compare, using the mathematical symbols <, >, or =.

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    Cut out the fraction circles and segments of one copy and leave the other copy intact. To add 1/3 + 1/2, for example, place a 1/3 segment and a 1/2 segment into a circle and hold it over various fractions on the intact copy to see what 1/2 + 1/3 is equivalent to. 5/6 or 10/12 should work. Small Fraction Circles.

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    A Bronze/Silver/Gold differentiated resource where pupils are given a list of fractions and a square grid. They have to put the fractions in the grid so that every row and column is in ascending order. The suggested method for doing so is to find a common denominator. There are many possible solutions to the puzzles, but I have provided one ...

  21. Compare fractions word problems (practice)

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  23. Fractions KS2

    Fractions in a Box. Age 7 to 11. Challenge Level. The discs for this game are kept in a flat square box with a square hole for each. Use the information to find out how many discs of each colour there are in the box.