Converting Fractions and Decimals Worksheets

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Converting fractions and decimals is a core Grade 5 math skill aligned with CCSS 5.NF, helping students see that fractions and decimals are two ways to write the same number. In Grade 5, learners convert common fractions like 1/2, 1/4, 3/4, 1/5, and 1/10 to decimals using division and equivalent fractions, finding values such as 0.5, 0.25, 0.75, 0.2, and 0.1. Grade 5 students also convert decimals back to fractions in simplest form, recognizing that 0.6 equals 6/10, which simplifies to 3/5, and 0.25 equals 25/100, which simplifies to 1/4. Fractions with denominators of 10, 100, and 1000 connect directly to decimal place value, so 7/10 becomes 0.7, 23/100 becomes 0.23, and 156/1000 becomes 0.156. Grade 5 learners use number lines to show equivalent fractions and decimals, plotting 0.5 and 1/2 at the same point or 0.4 and 2/5 together. Through practice with terminating decimals like 3/8 equals 0.375 and repeating decimals like 1/3 approximately equals 0.333, Grade 5 students build flexible thinking that supports later work with rational numbers, percent, and ratio reasoning across the upper grades.

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Easy

Part A: Fix the Sentence

Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. In Grade 5 math, the fraction 1/2 written as a decimal equals

2. Grade 5 learners convert 1/5 to a decimal by writing 1/5 as 2/10, which equals

3. When a Grade 5 student converts 1/10 to a decimal form, the correct answer they write down is

4. A Grade 5 worksheet asks for 3/4 as a decimal; the correct equivalent decimal answer is

Part C: Short Answer

Answer each question in one or two complete sentences.

Converting Fractions and Decimals

Easy

Part A: Fix the Sentence

Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. In Grade 5, the decimal 0.5 written as a fraction in simplest form is

2. A Grade 5 student converts 0.25 to a fraction in simplest form and writes the equivalent answer as

3. Grade 5 learners convert the decimal 0.6 to a fraction in simplest form and the final answer they write is

4. When a Grade 5 student rewrites 0.75 as a fraction in simplest form on the worksheet, the answer is

Part C: Short Answer

Answer each question in one or two complete sentences.

Converting Fractions and Decimals

Easy

Part A: Fix the Sentence

Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. The mixed number 5 1/2 written as a decimal is

2. The decimal 6.75 written as a mixed number is 6

3. The mixed number 1 1/4 written as a decimal is

4. The decimal 2.5 written as a mixed number is 2

Part C: Short Answer

Answer each question in one or two complete sentences.

Converting Fractions and Decimals

Easy

Part A: Fix the Sentence

Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. The percentage 75% written as a decimal is

2. The fraction 1/2 written as a percent is

3. The decimal 0.25 written as a percentage is

4. The percent 10% written as a fraction in lowest terms is 1/

Part C: Short Answer

Answer each question in one or two complete sentences.

Converting Fractions and Decimals

Medium

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. In Grade 5, the fraction 7/10 written as a decimal using tenths place value is exactly

2. A Grade 5 student converts 23/100 to a decimal using hundredths place value and writes the answer as

3. Grade 5 learners write 156/1000 as a decimal using thousandths place value and the correct decimal form is

4. When a Grade 5 student writes 9/100 as a decimal, they include a zero placeholder so the answer becomes

5. A Grade 5 student rewrites the fraction 4/10 as an equivalent fraction with denominator 100, getting

6. In Grade 5, the fraction 80/100 simplified to lowest terms gives

7. A Grade 5 student converts the decimal 0.9 to a fraction with denominator 10 and writes the answer as

8. Grade 5 learners write the decimal 0.45 as a fraction with denominator 100 and the correct equivalent fraction is

9. When a Grade 5 student converts 250/1000 to simplest form, dividing top and bottom carefully, the final answer is

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

Grade 5: 3/10 as a decimal

→

0.3

Grade 5: 47/100 as a decimal

→

0.47

Grade 5: 125/1000 as a decimal

→

0.125

Grade 5: 6/10 as a decimal

→

0.6

Converting Fractions and Decimals

Medium

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. In Grade 5, the fraction 5/10 written as an equivalent fraction with denominator 100 is

2. A Grade 5 student plots 0.3 on a number line and writes the equivalent fraction with denominator 10 as

3. Grade 5 learners convert 0.50 and 0.5 to fractions on a number line and write the simplest form as

4. When a Grade 5 student locates 0.7 on a number line, the equivalent fraction with denominator 10 written down is

5. In Grade 5, 0.4 and 4/10 are equivalent; the simplest form fraction the student records on the worksheet is

6. A Grade 5 student plots 0.25 on a number line marked in hundredths and writes the simplest form fraction as

7. Grade 5 learners write the decimal 0.8 as a fraction with denominator 10 first, then simplify the answer to

8. When a Grade 5 student converts 9/10 to an equivalent fraction with denominator 100, the equivalent fraction written is

9. A Grade 5 student notices 0.2 and 2/10 share a number line position; the simplest form fraction recorded is

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

Grade 5: 0.5 simplest fraction

→

1/2

Grade 5: 0.4 simplest fraction

→

2/5

Grade 5: 0.75 simplest fraction

→

3/4

Grade 5: 0.2 simplest fraction

→

1/5

Converting Fractions and Decimals

Medium

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. Between 0.4 and 1/3, the larger value is

2. Between 0.6 and 3/5, the two values are

3. Between 1/2 and 0.45, the larger value is

4. Between 0.7 and 2/3, the larger value is

5. Between 3/4 and 0.8, the larger value is

6. Between 0.25 and 1/5, the larger value is

7. Between 0.9 and 7/8, the larger value is

8. Between 1/4 and 0.2, the larger value is

9. Between 0.5 and 4/9, the larger value is

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

Converting Fractions and Decimals

Medium

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. Maria has 3/4 of a dollar. Written as a decimal in dollars, that is $

2. A board is 1/2 of a meter long. Written as a decimal, the length is

3. Jamal saved $0.25 from his lunch money. As a fraction of a dollar, this is 1/

4. A ribbon is 0.6 meter long. Written as a fraction in lowest terms, this is

5. Sara walked 1 1/2 miles. Written as a decimal, that distance is

6. A water bottle holds 0.75 liter. Written as a fraction in lowest terms, this is

7. A pencil costs $0.40. As a fraction of a dollar in lowest terms, this is

8. A rope is 7/10 meter long. Written as a decimal, the length is

9. Two friends share $1.25 equally. Each share is $

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

Converting Fractions and Decimals

Hard

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. In Grade 5 math, what decimal is equivalent to the fraction 3/8 when divided exactly?

2. A Grade 5 student divides 1 by 3 and finds the decimal continues forever. Which decimal best represents 1/3?

3. In Grade 5, which statement comparing 0.4 and 2/5 is correct using equivalent fractions?

4. A Grade 5 student converts 5/8 to a decimal using long division. What is the correct decimal value?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. In Grade 5, when a student divides 3 by 8 using long division on the worksheet, the terminating decimal answer is

2. A Grade 5 learner converts 1/3 using division and writes the repeating decimal answer rounded to thousandths as

3. Grade 5 learners compare 0.4 and 2/5 by converting 2/5 to tenths; both equal

4. When a Grade 5 student divides 5 by 8 carefully using long division steps, the resulting terminating decimal value is

5. A Grade 5 student notices that 1/3 produces a repeating decimal while 3/8 produces a

Converting Fractions and Decimals

Hard

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. In Grade 5 math, which fraction is equivalent to the decimal 0.875 in simplest form using long division?

2. A Grade 5 student compares 0.6 and 5/8 carefully. Which statement is correct using decimal conversions?

3. In Grade 5, which fraction produces a repeating decimal when converted using long division on a worksheet?

4. A Grade 5 student rewrites 0.4 and 2/5 with a common denominator of 100. What is the resulting equivalent pair?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. In Grade 5, when a student divides 7 by 8 carefully using long division on the page, the resulting terminating decimal is

2. A Grade 5 student converts 5/8 to a decimal and uses it to compare with 0.6, finding 5/8 equals

3. Grade 5 learners convert 1/9 using long division and round to thousandths, writing the repeating decimal as

4. When a Grade 5 student rewrites 2/5 with denominator 100 to compare with 0.4, the equivalent fraction the student records is

5. A Grade 5 student compares 3/4 and 0.8 by converting 3/4 to a decimal first; the decimal equivalent recorded is

Converting Fractions and Decimals

Hard

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. Convert 1/2, 0.6, 3/5, and 0.45 to decimals. Which is the largest?

2. Order 3/4, 0.7, 1/2, and 0.65 from least to greatest. Which is least?

3. Among 2/5, 0.5, 1/4, and 0.35, which value is largest after converting to decimals?

4. Convert 7/10, 0.8, 3/4, and 0.65 to decimals. Which is the smallest?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. Convert 1/4, 3/10, and 0.2 to decimals. The largest value is

2. Order 0.5, 1/3, and 2/5 from least to greatest. The middle value is

3. Convert 4/5, 0.7, and 3/4 to decimals. The largest value is

4. Order 1/5, 0.15, and 1/8 from least to greatest. The smallest value is

5. Convert 0.6, 5/8, and 11/20 to decimals. The largest value is

Converting Fractions and Decimals

Hard

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. Use division to convert 3/8 to a decimal. What is the result?

2. Convert 5/8 to a decimal using division. What is the answer?

3. Convert 1/3 to a decimal using division. Which describes the result?

4. Convert 7/8 to a decimal using division. What is the result?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. Use division to convert 1/8 to a decimal. The result is

2. Convert 2/3 to a decimal using division. The result is the repeating decimal 0.

3. Use division to convert 9/20 to a decimal. The result is

4. Convert 5/6 to a decimal using division. The result is the repeating decimal 0.8

5. Use division to convert 11/25 to a decimal. The result is

Converting Fractions and Decimals

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12 Printable Pages covering converting fractions and decimals

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What You'll Learn

These converting fractions and decimals worksheets help grade 5 students develop essential math skills through engaging activities.

How to Use These Worksheets

Download & Print: Click the download button to get the PDF. Print on standard 8.5" x 11" paper.
Start Simple: Begin with easier pages before moving to more challenging activities.
Daily Practice: Dedicate 10-15 minutes each day for consistent learning.
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Provide Encouragement: Celebrate progress and effort to build confidence.
Check Progress: Use the included answer key to review work together.

Common Mistakes to Watch For

Grade 5 students sometimes write 1/4 as 0.4 instead of 0.25, copying the denominator into the decimal rather than dividing 1 by 4 to find twenty-five hundredths.
Grade 5 learners often forget the zero placeholder and write 9/100 as 0.9 instead of 0.09, missing that hundredths need two digits after the decimal point in standard form.
Grade 5 students sometimes leave fractions like 25/100 unsimplified when converting from 0.25, instead of dividing top and bottom by 25 to write the simplest form 1/4.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert a fraction to a decimal?

In Grade 5 math, divide the numerator by the denominator using long division. For example, 3/4 becomes 3 divided by 4, which equals 0.75. You can also rewrite the fraction with a denominator of 10, 100, or 1000 when possible, like 3/4 equals 75/100, which is 0.75.

How do I convert a decimal to a fraction in simplest form?

In Grade 5, read the decimal using place value, write the fraction, then simplify. For example, 0.6 reads as six tenths, so write 6/10, then divide top and bottom by 2 to get 3/5. For 0.25, write 25/100, then divide by 25 to get 1/4 in simplest form.

What is the difference between a terminating and a repeating decimal?

In Grade 5 math, a terminating decimal ends after a few digits, like 3/8 equals 0.375 or 1/4 equals 0.25. A repeating decimal continues forever with a pattern, like 1/3 equals 0.333... or 1/9 equals 0.111... Grade 5 students often round repeating decimals to a chosen place value.

How are fractions with denominators 10, 100, and 1000 special?

In Grade 5, these fractions connect directly to decimal place value. The denominator tells you the place: 10 means tenths, 100 means hundredths, and 1000 means thousandths. So 7/10 equals 0.7, 23/100 equals 0.23, and 156/1000 equals 0.156, with no division needed.

How do I show equivalent fractions and decimals on a number line?

In Grade 5 math, mark a number line from 0 to 1 in tenths or hundredths. Plot the decimal first, then plot the fraction at the same point to show they are equivalent. For example, 0.5 and 1/2 both sit halfway between 0 and 1, and 0.4 and 2/5 share the same spot.

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