Math Ladder

Multiplying and dividing fractions worksheets Grades 5–6

Multiplying fractions and mixed numbers, cancelling first, reciprocals, and dividing with keep, change, flip.

  1. Multiplying fractions by whole numbersMultiply a fraction by a whole number and simplify.
  2. Multiplying fractionsMultiply numerators and denominators, then simplify.
  3. Multiplying fractions by cancelling firstCancel common factors across the fractions before you multiply.
  4. Multiplying mixed numbersChange mixed numbers to improper fractions, then multiply.
  5. ReciprocalsWrite the reciprocal of each number: flip the fraction.
  6. Dividing fractionsDivide fractions with keep, change, flip.
  7. Dividing mixed numbers and whole numbersChange to improper fractions, then keep, change, flip.
  8. Fractions: all four operationsMixed fraction problems: add, subtract, multiply and divide. Check the sign first.

Unit packet

One two-sided worksheet for every topic, then the unit test, with the answer key at the back. Fresh each time.

Unit test

Two problems from every topic. Pass it and move up to the next unit.