Fractions Practice Questions

Class 5 · Mathematics · 239 free MCQs with instant results and detailed explanations.

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Easy
135
Medium
27
Hard

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Topics in Fractions

Like and Unlike Fractions 90
Operations on Fractions 77
Mixed Fractions 72

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Q1
Easy
What is 3 1/2 as an improper fraction?
A. 7/2
B. 3/2
C. 1/2
D. 5/2
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Correct Answer: A
To convert a mixed fraction to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator and add the numerator. Here, 3 * 2 + 1 = 7, so it becomes 7/2.
Q2
Easy
Which of the following is equivalent to 1 3/4?
A. 7/4
B. 5/4
C. 1/2
D. 3/4
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Correct Answer: A
1 3/4 means 1 + 3/4. Converting 1 into quarters gives 4/4, so 4/4 + 3/4 = 7/4.
Q3
Easy
What is the mixed fraction equivalent of 9/4?
A. 2 1/4
B. 2 3/4
C. 1 3/4
D. 3 1/4
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Correct Answer: A
To convert 9/4 to a mixed fraction, divide 9 by 4 to get 2 with a remainder of 1. This means 2 1/4.
Q4
Medium
Which of the following sets of fractions are like fractions?
A. 1/4, 2/4, 3/4
B. 1/3, 2/5, 3/7
C. 1/6, 2/12, 3/18
D. 1/2, 2/3, 3/4
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Correct Answer: A
Like fractions have the same denominator. The fractions in option A share the denominator of 4.
Q5
Medium
Which of the following pairs of fractions are unlike fractions?
A. 1/2 and 3/4
B. 5/6 and 2/3
C. 3/8 and 1/4
D. 1/8 and 3/8
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Correct Answer: A
Unlike fractions have different denominators. 1/2 has a denominator of 2, while 3/4 has a denominator of 4.
Q6
Medium
A pizza is cut into 8 equal slices. If you eat 3 slices, what fraction of the pizza is left?
A. 5/8
B. 3/8
C. 1/2
D. 2/8
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Correct Answer: A
If you eat 3 out of 8 slices, then 8 - 3 = 5 slices are left. The fraction representing the remaining pizza is 5/8.
Q7
Medium
Which fraction is equivalent to 4/8?
A. 1/2
B. 3/6
C. 2/4
D. 5/10
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Correct Answer: A
4/8 can be simplified by dividing both numerator and denominator by 4, resulting in 1/2.
Q8
Hard
Which of the following is equal to 4 1/2?
A. 9/2
B. 17/4
C. 13/3
D. 11/4
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Correct Answer: A
To convert a mixed fraction to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator and add the numerator.
Q9
Hard
Which of the following is the mixed fraction equivalent of 11/3?
A. 3 2/3
B. 4 1/3
C. 2 1/3
D. 3 1/3
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Correct Answer: A
To convert an improper fraction to a mixed fraction, divide the numerator by the denominator.
Q10
Hard
Which mixed fraction is equivalent to 8/5?
A. 1 3/5
B. 1 1/5
C. 2 1/5
D. 1 2/5
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Correct Answer: A
Convert the improper fraction by dividing the numerator by the denominator.

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This page contains 239 practice MCQs for the chapter Fractions in Class 5 Mathematics. The questions are organized by difficulty — 77 easy, 135 medium, 27 hard — so you can choose the right level for your preparation.

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