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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
Topic TestYear 5Level 2 · Standard
Free Year 5 Fractions Topic Test
A 40-minute Year 5 fractions test covering equivalent fractions, simplifying, comparing, adding and subtracting with like denominators, and fractions of amounts. Marks are shown for each question and a worked answer sheet is included.
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- Year
- Year 5
- Subject
- Mathematics
- Topic
- Fractions
- Difficulty
- Level 2 · Standard
- Estimated time
- 40 minutes
- Curriculum
- Australian Curriculum
- Questions
- 27
- Answers
- Included, with working
- Format
- PDF (A4) + print
Students will practise
- identifying equivalent fractions
- finding missing numerators and denominators
- multiplying numerator and denominator by the same number
- simplifying fractions
- finding the highest common factor
- writing fractions in simplest form
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 Fractions Topic Test
How to use this topic test
- 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 topic test for?
Year 5 students (typically ages 10–11) working on fractions. It is pitched at level 2 · standard.
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 40 minutes for 27 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 Decimal Place Value Worksheet — Level 2.
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Year 5 · Mathematics · Fractions
Year 5 Fractions Topic Test
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Student name:
Date:
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Time allowed: 40 minutes. Total marks: 37. Show your working — marks are given for method as well as answers.
Part A — Equivalent Fractions
1. = [1 mark]
2. = [1 mark]
3. = [1 mark]
4. = [1 mark]
5.Which fraction is equivalent to ?[1 mark]
- A
- B
- C
- D
6.Which fraction is equivalent to ?[1 mark]
- A
- B
- C
- D
Part B — Simplifying Fractions
7.Simplify [1 mark]
8.Simplify [1 mark]
9.Simplify [1 mark]
10.Simplify [1 mark]
11.Simplify [1 mark]
12.Simplify [1 mark]
Part C — Comparing and Ordering Fractions
13. (write <, > or =)[1 mark]
14. (write <, > or =)[1 mark]
15. (write <, > or =)[1 mark]
16. (write <, > or =)[1 mark]
17.Order from smallest to largest: , , , [1 mark]
Preview — the PDF contains the full resource and answer sheet.
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- Last reviewed
- 1 October 2026
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