Grade 5 Math · Fraction Multiplication

Grade 5 Fraction Multiplication Practice Test

Build Grade 5 Math skills with five 10-question practice tests on multiplying fractions, whole numbers, mixed numbers, simplifying products, scaling, area, and real-world problems.

Fraction Multiplication Practice Tests

These Grade 5 Math practice tests help students multiply fractions accurately. Students practice multiplying by whole numbers and fractions, simplifying before or after multiplication, converting mixed numbers, finding a fraction of a set, and solving area and measurement problems.

Skills covered

  • Multiplying fractions by whole numbers
  • Multiplying fractions by fractions
  • Canceling common factors and simplifying products
  • Converting mixed numbers to improper fractions
  • Finding a fraction of a set or measurement
  • Using multiplication to solve area and scaling word problems

How to use these practice tests

Multiply the numerators and denominators, then simplify the product. When a mixed number appears, convert it to an improper fraction first. Cancel common factors before multiplying when that makes the numbers easier to manage.

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Grade 5 Fraction Multiplication Practice Tests

A 10-question Grade 5 Math practice test on multiplying fractions, whole numbers, mixed numbers, simplifying products, scaling, area, and word problems.

Multiply numerators and denominators, simplify before or after multiplying, convert mixed numbers when needed, and check whether the product is reasonable.

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1. QuestionMultiple choice

What is 2 13\frac{1}{3} × 3?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is 7.

  1. Set up the factors: Write the whole numbers or fractions clearly before multiplying.
  2. Multiply and simplify: Convert 2 1/3 to 7/3, then 7/3 × 3 = 7.
  3. Check the choice: The correct choice is 7.

Convert 2 1/3 to 7/3, then 7/3 × 3 = 7.

2. QuestionMultiple choice

What is 1 12\frac{1}{2} × 23\frac{2}{3}?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is 1.

  1. Set up the factors: Write the whole numbers or fractions clearly before multiplying.
  2. Multiply and simplify: Convert 1 1/2 to 3/2, then 3/2 × 2/3 = 1.
  3. Check the choice: The correct choice is 1.

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

3. QuestionMultiple choice

What is 2 34\frac{3}{4} × 45\frac{4}{5}?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is 2 15\frac{1}{5}.

  1. Set up the factors: Write the whole numbers or fractions clearly before multiplying.
  2. Multiply and simplify: Convert 2 3/4 to 11/4, then 11/4 × 4/5 = 11/5 = 2 1/5.
  3. Check the choice: The correct choice is 2 15\frac{1}{5}.

Convert 2 3/4 to 11/4, then 11/4 × 4/5 = 11/5 = 2 1/5.

4. QuestionMultiple choice

What is 3 12\frac{1}{2} × 1 13\frac{1}{3}?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is 4 23\frac{2}{3}.

  1. Set up the factors: Write the whole numbers or fractions clearly before multiplying.
  2. Multiply and simplify: Convert to improper fractions: 7/2 × 4/3 = 28/6 = 14/3 = 4 2/3.
  3. Check the choice: The correct choice is 4 23\frac{2}{3}.

Convert to improper fractions: 7/2 × 4/3 = 28/6 = 14/3 = 4 2/3.

5. QuestionMultiple choice

What is 1 25\frac{2}{5} × 5?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is 7.

  1. Set up the factors: Write the whole numbers or fractions clearly before multiplying.
  2. Multiply and simplify: Convert 1 2/5 to 7/5, then 7/5 × 5 = 7.
  3. Check the choice: The correct choice is 7.

Convert 1 2/5 to 7/5, then 7/5 × 5 = 7.

6. QuestionMultiple choice

What is 4 14\frac{1}{4} × 217\frac{2}{17}?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

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

  1. Set up the factors: Write the whole numbers or fractions clearly before multiplying.
  2. Multiply and simplify: Convert 4 1/4 to 17/4, then 17/4 × 2/17 = 1/2.
  3. Check the choice: The correct choice is 12\frac{1}{2}.

Convert 4 1/4 to 17/4, then 17/4 × 2/17 = 1/2.

7. QuestionMultiple choice

What is the first step when multiplying a mixed number by a fraction?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction..

  1. Set up the factors: Write the whole numbers or fractions clearly before multiplying.
  2. Multiply and simplify: An improper fraction represents the entire mixed number as one fraction, making multiplication direct.
  3. Check the choice: The correct choice is Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction..

An improper fraction represents the entire mixed number as one fraction, making multiplication direct.

8. QuestionMultiple choice

What is 2 12\frac{1}{2} × 1 15\frac{1}{5}?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is 3.

  1. Set up the factors: Write the whole numbers or fractions clearly before multiplying.
  2. Multiply and simplify: Convert to 5/2 and 6/5, then cancel to get 5/2 × 6/5 = 3.
  3. Check the choice: The correct choice is 3.

Convert to 5/2 and 6/5, then cancel to get 5/2 × 6/5 = 3.

9. QuestionMultiple choice

What is 1 34\frac{3}{4} × 27\frac{2}{7}?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

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

  1. Set up the factors: Write the whole numbers or fractions clearly before multiplying.
  2. Multiply and simplify: Convert 1 3/4 to 7/4, then 7/4 × 2/7 = 1/2.
  3. Check the choice: The correct choice is 12\frac{1}{2}.

Convert 1 3/4 to 7/4, then 7/4 × 2/7 = 1/2.

10. QuestionMultiple choice

Why should a mixed number be changed to an improper fraction before multiplication?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is It puts the whole and fractional parts into one fraction that can be multiplied..

  1. Set up the factors: Write the whole numbers or fractions clearly before multiplying.
  2. Multiply and simplify: Improper fractions keep the same value while providing one numerator and denominator for the multiplication.
  3. Check the choice: The correct choice is It puts the whole and fractional parts into one fraction that can be multiplied..

Improper fractions keep the same value while providing one numerator and denominator for the multiplication.

Frequently asked questions about Grade 5 Fraction Multiplication

How do you multiply fractions?

Multiply the numerators to make the new numerator and multiply the denominators to make the new denominator, then simplify.

Can you simplify before multiplying fractions?

Yes. Cancel common factors across a numerator and denominator before multiplying to create an equivalent, simpler product.

How many questions are on this page?

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