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Grade 5 Math · Fraction Division: Introduction

Grade 5 Fraction Division: Introduction Practice Test

Build Grade 5 Math skills with five 10-question practice tests introducing fraction division, reciprocals, division by whole numbers and fractions, mixed numbers, and real-world problems.

Fraction Division Introduction Practice Tests

These Grade 5 Math practice tests introduce division with fractions. Students practice dividing fractions by whole numbers, dividing whole numbers by fractions, using reciprocals, converting mixed numbers, simplifying quotients, and solving sharing and measurement problems.

Skills covered

  • Dividing fractions by whole numbers
  • Dividing whole numbers by fractions
  • Dividing one fraction by another fraction
  • Using reciprocals to rewrite division as multiplication
  • Converting mixed numbers before dividing
  • Interpreting quotients as groups, servings, or measurements

How to use these practice tests

Ask what the quotient represents. Then rewrite division as multiplication by the reciprocal of the divisor, simplify before or after multiplying, and check the size of the result with a model or estimate.

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Grade 5 Fraction Division Introduction Practice Tests

A 10-question Grade 5 Math practice test introducing fraction division, dividing by whole numbers and fractions, reciprocals, mixed numbers, and word problems.

Interpret the groups, multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor, simplify the quotient, and check whether the answer is reasonable.

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1. QuestionMultiple choice

What is 1 12\frac{1}{2} ÷ 3?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is 12\frac{1}{2}.

  1. Read the division situation: Identify the amount being divided and the size of each group or divisor.
  2. Use the reciprocal: Convert 1 1/2 to 3/2, then 3/2 ÷ 3 = 1/2.
  3. Check the choice: The correct choice is 12\frac{1}{2}.

Convert 1 1/2 to 3/2, then 3/2 ÷ 3 = 1/2.

2. QuestionMultiple choice

What is 2 14\frac{1}{4} ÷ 12\frac{1}{2}?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is 4 12\frac{1}{2}.

  1. Read the division situation: Identify the amount being divided and the size of each group or divisor.
  2. Use the reciprocal: Convert 2 1/4 to 9/4, then 9/4 × 2 = 18/4 = 4 1/2.
  3. Check the choice: The correct choice is 4 12\frac{1}{2}.

Convert 2 1/4 to 9/4, then 9/4 × 2 = 18/4 = 4 1/2.

3. QuestionMultiple choice

A 35\frac{3}{5}-cup portion is measured from a container. How many 15\frac{1}{5}-cup portions are in it?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is 3.

  1. Read the division situation: Identify the amount being divided and the size of each group or divisor.
  2. Use the reciprocal: Divide 3/5 by 1/5: 3/5 × 5 = 3 portions.
  3. Check the choice: The correct choice is 3.

Divide 3/5 by 1/5: 3/5 × 5 = 3 portions.

4. QuestionMultiple choice

What is 2 12\frac{1}{2} ÷ 5?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is 12\frac{1}{2}.

  1. Read the division situation: Identify the amount being divided and the size of each group or divisor.
  2. Use the reciprocal: Convert 2 1/2 to 5/2, then 5/2 ÷ 5 = 1/2.
  3. Check the choice: The correct choice is 12\frac{1}{2}.

Convert 2 1/2 to 5/2, then 5/2 ÷ 5 = 1/2.

5. QuestionMultiple choice

A 34\frac{3}{4}-meter ribbon is cut into pieces that are each 18\frac{1}{8} meter. How many pieces are made?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is 6.

  1. Read the division situation: Identify the amount being divided and the size of each group or divisor.
  2. Use the reciprocal: Divide 3/4 by 1/8: 3/4 × 8 = 6 pieces.
  3. Check the choice: The correct choice is 6.

Divide 3/4 by 1/8: 3/4 × 8 = 6 pieces.

6. QuestionMultiple choice

A container has 4 12\frac{1}{2} liters. Each bottle holds 34\frac{3}{4} liter. How many bottles can be filled?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is 6.

  1. Read the division situation: Identify the amount being divided and the size of each group or divisor.
  2. Use the reciprocal: Convert 4 1/2 to 9/2, then 9/2 ÷ 3/4 = 9/2 × 4/3 = 6.
  3. Check the choice: The correct choice is 6.

Convert 4 1/2 to 9/2, then 9/2 ÷ 3/4 = 9/2 × 4/3 = 6.

7. QuestionMultiple choice

What is 23\frac{2}{3} ÷ 49\frac{4}{9}?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is 1 1/2.

  1. Read the division situation: Identify the amount being divided and the size of each group or divisor.
  2. Use the reciprocal: Multiply by the reciprocal: 2/3 × 9/4 = 18/12 = 3/2 = 1 1/2.
  3. Check the choice: The correct choice is 1 1/2.

Multiply by the reciprocal: 2/3 × 9/4 = 18/12 = 3/2 = 1 1/2.

8. QuestionMultiple choice

What is 56\frac{5}{6} ÷ 13\frac{1}{3}?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is 2 12\frac{1}{2}.

  1. Read the division situation: Identify the amount being divided and the size of each group or divisor.
  2. Use the reciprocal: Multiply by the reciprocal: 5/6 × 3 = 15/6 = 2 1/2.
  3. Check the choice: The correct choice is 2 12\frac{1}{2}.

Multiply by the reciprocal: 5/6 × 3 = 15/6 = 2 1/2.

9. QuestionMultiple choice

A 34\frac{3}{4}-yard strip is cut into pieces that are each 14\frac{1}{4} yard. How many pieces are made?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is 3.

  1. Read the division situation: Identify the amount being divided and the size of each group or divisor.
  2. Use the reciprocal: Divide 3/4 by 1/4: 3/4 × 4 = 3 pieces.
  3. Check the choice: The correct choice is 3.

Divide 3/4 by 1/4: 3/4 × 4 = 3 pieces.

10. QuestionMultiple choice

Which expression finds how many 12\frac{1}{2}-cup servings are in 2 12\frac{1}{2} cups?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is 2 12\frac{1}{2} ÷ 12\frac{1}{2}.

  1. Read the division situation: Identify the amount being divided and the size of each group or divisor.
  2. Use the reciprocal: The total amount is divided by the size of one serving to count the servings.
  3. Check the choice: The correct choice is 2 12\frac{1}{2} ÷ 12\frac{1}{2}.

The total amount is divided by the size of one serving to count the servings.

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Frequently asked questions about Grade 5 Fraction Division: Introduction

How do you divide by a fraction?

Multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor. For example, divide by 2/3 by multiplying by 3/2.

What does a fraction division quotient represent?

It can represent how many groups of the divisor fit in the dividend, such as how many one-half servings fit in a total amount.

How many questions are on this page?

The page includes five mini tests with 10 questions each, for 50 Grade 5 Fraction Division questions in total.