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Fractions Week — Grade 5 Math
From like denominators to dividing unit fractions in one mid-October week. Most worksheets this week are premium, with an order-of-operations warm-up to keep computation sharp.
What's included
- Order of operations (PEMDAS)
- Adding fractions with like denominators
- Adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators
- Decimal place value to thousandths
- Multiplying fractions and mixed numbers and simplifying answers
- Creating line plots with fractional measurements and solving fraction problems
- Dividing unit fractions by whole numbers and whole numbers by unit fractions with visual models
- Solving multi-step word problems with decimals and fractions using all four operations
5 days · 15 printables (8 unique worksheets) · ✅ Answer key on every worksheet
Day 1 — Start: adding like denominators
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A short computation warm-up to get everyone working carefully before fractions start.
Lesson / classworkAdding Fractions with Like DenominatorsBegin with like denominators so the focus stays on what the numerator and denominator mean. Watch for students adding the denominators.
HomeworkAdding Fractions with Like DenominatorsFinish the remaining problems at home and simplify every answer.
Day 2 — Practice: unlike denominators
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Reuse Monday sheet with a different problem set so the warm-up routine stays predictable.
Lesson / classworkFractions: Unlike DenominatorsModel finding a common denominator with fraction strips or a quick drawing before moving to multiples.
HomeworkFractions: Unlike DenominatorsPractice at home. Ask students to circle the common denominator they chose on each problem so you can spot errors fast.
Day 3 — Practice: multiplying fractions
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A change of pace to keep decimal sense fresh while the week stays in fractions.
Lesson / classworkMultiplying Fractions and Mixed NumbersStart with a fraction times a whole number, then fraction times fraction. Area models help students see why the product gets smaller.
HomeworkLine Plots with FractionsApplies this week of fraction work to real data and previews Friday review.
Day 4 — Stretch: dividing unit fractions
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Last round of this warm-up. Have students check each other before you reveal answers.
Lesson / classworkDividing Unit FractionsThe hardest idea of the week. Use the question how many halves are in 3 to anchor it before any rules.
HomeworkMultiplying Fractions and Mixed NumbersReturning to multiplication tonight supports division, since the two are linked.
Day 5 — Review: fractions in data and word problems
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Pick three or four problems as a quick check on the skill most students found tricky on Tuesday.
Lesson / classworkLine Plots with FractionsGo over the Wednesday homework together, then use the line plot to add and compare fractions as a class.
HomeworkMulti-Step Word ProblemsWeekend mixed practice. Encourage students to underline what each step is asking before solving.
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