Free Year 5 Equivalent fractions Practice | Skillo

Year 5 students preparing for NAPLAN need to be confident with equivalent fractions. Find equivalent representations of fractions using related denominators. Skillo has targeted practice questions for this exact skill, mapped to the Australian Curriculum v9.0, free and ready to go.

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What is tested: Equivalent fractions

  • ✓Find equivalent representations of fractions using related denominators.
  • ✓Questions may include word problems set in real Australian contexts
  • ✓Both calculator and non-calculator question types are covered

Sample questions

Question 1 — Easy

The fraction bar is divided into 6 equal sections. Five sections are shaded. What fraction of the bar is shaded?

0) 1/6
1) 4/6
2) 5/6
3) 6/5

Answer: 5 out of 6 equal sections are shaded, so the shaded fraction is 5/6.

Question 2 — Medium

The fraction bar is divided into 3 equal sections. Two sections are shaded. What fraction of the bar is shaded?

0) 1/3
1) 2/3
2) 3/2
3) 1/2

Answer: 2 out of 3 equal sections are shaded, so the shaded fraction is 2/3.

Question 3 — Hard

A wildlife sanctuary near Cairns has 8 enclosures. Each enclosure holds 35 animals. Rangers move 47 animals to a new facility. Which estimate is closest to the number of animals remaining at the sanctuary?

A) About 200
B) About 330
C) About 250
D) About 230

Answer: First estimate 8 × 35 ≈ 8 × 35 = 280, then subtract approximately 47 ≈ 50, giving about 230. The actual answer is 233, so 230 is the closest estimate. 200 is too low and 250 or 330 do not reflect the correct two-step calculation.

How to use Skillo for Year 5 Numeracy

  1. Select Year 5 and Numeracy on the home screen
  2. Use Quick Practice — questions on equivalent fractions will appear as part of the session
  3. Check the Skill Breakdown on your profile to track your accuracy on equivalent fractions specifically
  4. Review explanations after each question to understand the reasoning behind correct answers

Skillo is free, requires no email or account details, and is built specifically for Australian students. Every question is mapped to the Australian Curriculum v9.0 and filtered by skill so your child practises exactly what they need.

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