Fractions worksheets 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 work on equivalent fractions. Fractions worksheets 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15 work with shading fractions. Fractions worksheets 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21 involve simplifying fractions questions on pdf worksheets. Fractions worksheets 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 and 27 contain questions on fractions of amounts. Fractions worksheets 28, 29 and 30 contain questions on mixed fractions. Fractions worksheets 31, 32 and 33 contain questions on ordering fractions. Fractions worksheets 34, 35 and 36 involve adding fractions. Fractions worksheets 37, 38 and 39 involve multiplying and dividing fractions. Fractions worksheets 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45 and 46 involve questions on operating fractions.
How Do I Solve Fractions?
Solving fractions requires finding the lowest common denominator. The lowest common denominator is the number that is a common multiple of the bottom number of fractions. The number at the bottom of fractions is known as the numerator.
The image below asks for the answer to 2/3 + 3/4. The final answer is 17/12.
17/12 is an improper fraction. This converts to 1 and 5/12 as a mixed fraction.
Equivalent Fractions
Equivalent fractions are the same. 1/2 is equivalent to 2/4. 2/4 is equivalent to 3/6. The graphic below shows similar pairs of equivalent fractions in the same colour.