Study Guide
Fractions: Equivalent, Simplifying, Comparing and Adding
Covers the four fraction skills Year 5 students need most: making equivalent fractions, simplifying to lowest terms, comparing fractions…
- Difficulty
- Level 2 · Standard
- Time
- 20 min
WorksheetYear 5Level 1 · Easier
Free Year 5 Adding and Subtracting Fractions Worksheet — Level 1 (Set 2)
Add and subtract fractions — with the same denominator first, then related and unrelated denominators. Builds confidence with the core skill before adding complexity. This Year 5 worksheet has 12 questions and comes with a full answer sheet showing the working for every question.
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- Year
- Year 5
- Subject
- Mathematics
- Topic
- Fractions
- Difficulty
- Level 1 · Easier
- Estimated time
- 15 minutes
- Curriculum
- Australian Curriculum
- Questions
- 12
- Answers
- Included, with working
- Format
- PDF (A4) + print
Students will practise
- adding and subtracting fractions with the same denominator
- finding common denominators
- simplifying answers
Curriculum: Australian Curriculum. We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.
What's next?
Completed: Year 5 Adding and Subtracting Fractions Worksheet — Level 1 (Set 2)
How to use this worksheet
- Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
- Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown, not just answers.
- Mark with the answer sheet. Compare the method, not only the final answer, and give credit for correct working.
- Record the score, celebrate what went well, then follow the "What's next" suggestion.
Common questions
Who is this worksheet for?
Year 5 students (typically ages 10–11) working on fractions. It is pitched at level 1 · easier; a harder version is linked above.
Are the answers included?
Yes. The PDF includes a full answer sheet with the working for every question. You can also view the answers online.
How long does it take?
About 15 minutes for 12 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.
Do I need to sign up to download?
No. Click Download Free PDF and it opens immediately. It is free for personal, classroom and homeschool use.
What should we do next?
Try Year 5 Fractions of Amounts Worksheet — Level 2, then check understanding with the Year 5 Fractions Topic Test.
Preview
Year 5 · Mathematics · Fractions
Year 5 Adding and Subtracting Fractions Worksheet — Level 1 (Set 2)
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Preview — the PDF contains the full resource and answer sheet.
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- Last reviewed
- 1 October 2026
- How it was made
- Generated by checked procedures
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