Divide Unit Fractions by Whole Numbers: Solve the Equation

Sharpen your division skills in this fifth-grade fraction worksheet! In each of 10 problems, students will divide a unit fraction by a whole number, using any strategy. Learners are asked to simplify their answers.

This practice builds off of students’ knowledge of fractions and prepares them for more difficult concepts, such as multi-step equations involving fractions. Learners can choose to solve these problems with whatever strategy they feel most comfortable with, which can help boost students’ confidence and engagement.

Be sure to complete the other two worksheets in this series, Divide Unit Fractions & Whole Numbers: Solve the Equation and Divide Whole Numbers by Unit Fractions: Solve the Equation.