Grade 5MathCreating line plots with fractional measurements and solving fraction problems

Line Plots with Fractions

Build line plots from fractional measurements and use them to add and subtract fractions. Free printable PDF with answer key.

10 problems · Standards: 5.MD.B.2 · Difficulty: medium

✅ Answer key included · ✅ Free for home & classroom use

Highlights

Grade: Grade 5
Subject: Math
Topic: Creating line plots with fractional measurements and solving fraction problems
Pages: 3 · worksheet + answer key
Answer key: ✅ Included
Class time: about 15 min

1. Maya measured the heights of seedlings in inches: 1/4, 1/2, 1/4, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4. How many seedlings measured 1/4 inch?
2. A baker recorded the weights of apple slices in pounds: 1/8, 1/4, 1/8, 1/8, 3/8, 1/4. What is the most common weight?
3. Students measured pencil lengths in feet: 1/6, 2/6, 1/6, 3/6, 2/6, 1/6, 2/6. How many more pencils measured 2/6 foot than 3/6 foot?
4. A scientist recorded rainfalls in inches: 1/2, 3/4, 1/4, 1/2, 1/2, 3/4, 1/4. What is the difference between the greatest and least rainfall amounts?
5. A gardener measured plant stem widths in inches: 2/8, 3/8, 2/8, 4/8, 3/8, 2/8, 3/8, 4/8. What is the total width if you add the two thickest stems?
6. A coach measured jump distances in feet: 5/12, 7/12, 5/12, 8/12, 7/12, 5/12, 6/12. What is the combined distance of all jumps that measured 5/12 foot?

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10 problems across 3 pages (worksheet + answer key)
Answer key included — every answer, ready to check
Standards: 5.MD.B.2
Skill: Creating line plots with fractional measurements and solving fraction problems
Suggested use: morning work, classwork, homework, math centers, or sub plans

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