Understanding Fractions: Engaging Worksheet for 12-Year-Olds

Instructions

Complete the following fraction problems. Show your work where needed. Write your final answers in the spaces provided.

Simplify the Fractions

Simplify each fraction to its lowest terms.

1. 24/32

2. 18/24

3. 30/45

Convert to Mixed Numbers

Convert each improper fraction to a mixed number.

4. 15/6

5. 24/7

Convert to Improper Fractions

Convert each mixed number to an improper fraction.

6. 3 1/2

7. 4 2/5

Add or Subtract Fractions

8. 7/8 + 3/8

9. 5/6 - 2/6

10. 3/4 + 1/4

Fraction Word Problems

11. Tom has a pizza cut into 8 slices. He eats 1/4 of the pizza. How many slices does he eat?

12. A bookshelf is 5 1/2 feet tall. If another shelf is added that is 3/4 feet tall, how tall is the bookshelf now?

13. Mia has 18 apples and gives 1/3 of them to her friend. How many apples does she give away?

14. A recipe calls for 2 3/4 cups of flour. If you only have a 1/4 cup measure, how many scoops do you need?

15. Ben has 24 markers. He gives 1/6 of them to his brother. How many markers does he give to his brother?