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Key Stage 2Ages 7-11Maths

Free Fractions Worksheets for Key Stage 2

Understanding and working with fractions. Download free printable maths worksheets designed for Key Stage 2 students (ages 7-11), aligned to the UK National Curriculum.

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What Your Child Will Learn

Add and subtract fractions with common denominators
Find equivalent fractions
Convert between mixed numbers and improper fractions
Find fractions of amounts

Sample Fractions Questions for Key Stage 2

Here are examples of the types of questions your child will practice:

1

⅓ + ⅓ = ?

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2

Convert ¾ to a decimal

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⅖ + ⅗ = ?

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What is ¾ of 24?

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Simplify 8/12 to its lowest terms

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Skills Your Child Will Build

Part-whole relationships
Equivalence
Comparing quantities
Operations with fractions

Real-World Applications

Understanding fractions helps children in everyday situations:

Cooking and recipes
Sharing pizza
Sales and discounts
Time portions

Common Mistakes to Watch For

Help your child avoid these common fractions mistakes:

  • !Adding denominators
  • !Not finding common denominators
  • !Simplifying errors
  • !Comparing fractions incorrectly

Learning Progression

These fractions skills prepare students for secondary school, where they will encounter more challenging applications and abstract concepts.

Sample Fractions Worksheets

3 available

Fractions Worksheet — KS2 — Intermediate

intermediate
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Fractions Worksheet — KS2 — Advanced

advanced
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Introduction to Fractions

beginner
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Fractions Worksheet — KS2 — Intermediate

Key Stage 2 · intermediate difficulty

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Activity 1: Fraction Addition

Add the fractions below. Simplify your answers where possible. Use the box provided to show your working.

1. 1/4 + 1/4 = ______
2. 2/3 + 1/6 = ______
3. 3/8 + 1/8 = ______
4. 1/2 + 2/5 = ______
5. 3/4 + 1/2 = ______

Activity 2: Fraction Subtraction

Subtract the second fraction from the first. Simplify your answers where possible. Show your working in the box provided.

1. 5/6 - 1/6 = ______
2. 7/8 - 3/8 = ______
3. 9/10 - 1/5 = ______
4. 4/5 - 2/5 = ______
5. 3/4 - 1/4 = ______
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Tips for Teaching Fractions

1Use real food (pizza, chocolate) to make fractions concrete
2Draw fraction bars and circles regularly
3Equivalent fractions come before operations
4Emphasise the denominator as "how many equal parts"

More Maths Topics for Key Stage 2

AdditionSubtractionMultiplicationDivisionDecimalsPercentages

Fractions for Other Age Groups

Early Years

Ages 0-2

Nursery

Ages 3-4

Reception

Ages 4-5

Key Stage 1

Ages 5-7

Key Stage 3

Ages 11-14

GCSE

Ages 14-16

A-Level

Ages 16-18

Frequently Asked Questions

What fractions topics are covered in these worksheets?▼
Our fractions worksheets for Key Stage 2 cover all aspects of understanding and working with fractions as required by the UK National Curriculum. Each worksheet is designed to build skills progressively from foundation to challenge level.
Are these fractions worksheets suitable for Key Stage 2?▼
Yes, these worksheets are specifically designed for Key Stage 2 students (ages 7-11). The content difficulty and question types are carefully matched to National Curriculum expectations for this age group.
How can I use these fractions worksheets effectively?▼
We recommend 15-20 minutes of focused practice per session. Use the worksheets to reinforce concepts taught at school, identify areas needing more practice, and build confidence. Every worksheet includes an answer key for easy self-assessment.
Do the fractions worksheets include answer keys?▼
Yes, every worksheet comes with a complete answer key on a separate page. This makes it easy for parents to check homework, teachers to mark work, and students to self-assess their understanding.

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