# Fractions and Decimals Practice

This worksheet reviews how place value works with decimal numbers and how fractions and decimals can represent the same amount ([Outcome](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/30027), [Outcome](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/30051)). You will also practise adding and subtracting decimals and comparing fractions and decimals ([Outcome](https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/30033)).

## Exercises

**1. Place value match-up**

Draw a line to match each digit's place value in the number below.

Number: **45.67**

| Digit | Place value |
|---|---|
| 4 | A) hundredths |
| 5 | B) tenths |
| 6 | C) tens |
| 7 | D) ones |

Write your matches here:
4 = ______ 5 = ______ 6 = ______ 7 = ______

**2. Add and subtract decimals**

Solve each problem. Show your work in the space provided.

a) 12.45 + 3.7 = ______

b) 8.60 − 2.35 = ______

c) A juice box costs $1.25 and a granola bar costs $0.85. How much do both cost together? ______

d) Estimate first, then solve: 9.9 − 4.2. Estimate: ______ Exact answer: ______

**3. Equivalent fractions**

Fill in the missing numerator or denominator to make each pair of fractions equivalent.

a) 1/3 = ______ / 9

b) 2/5 = 4 / ______

c) 3/4 = 9 / ______

d) ______ / 10 = 3/5

**4. Simplify to lowest terms**

Simplify each fraction by dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor.

a) 6/8 = ______

b) 10/15 = ______

c) 4/12 = ______

d) 9/12 = ______

**5. Fractions and decimals, same number, two names**

Write each fraction as a decimal, or each decimal as a fraction. The first one is done for you.

a) 3/10 = 0.3

b) 7/10 = ______

c) 0.45 = ______ / 100

d) 25/100 = ______

**6. Compare and order**

Circle the correct symbol (<, >, or =) for each pair. Then put all four numbers in order from smallest to largest on the line below.

a) 0.6 ______ 0.60

b) 3/4 ______ 0.7

c) 0.25 ______ 1/5

d) Order these four numbers from smallest to largest: 0.5, 3/10, 0.75, 1/4

Order: ______, ______, ______, ______

## Answer key

1. 4 = C (tens), 5 = D (ones), 6 = B (tenths), 7 = A (hundredths)
2. a) 16.15 b) 6.25 c) $2.10 d) Estimate: about 5 or 6; Exact answer: 5.7
3. a) 3/9 b) 4/10 c) 9/12 d) 6/10
4. a) 3/4 b) 2/3 c) 1/3 d) 3/4
5. a) 0.3 (given) b) 0.7 c) 45/100 d) 0.25
6. a) = b) > c) > d) 1/4, 3/10, 0.5, 0.75

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*AILI homework sheet · language en · model claude-sonnet-5 · generated 2026-09-17 · id ac3078e3-64aa-4b00-8f74-50afd565e654*

### Sources

- node:n1: Number: Quantity is measured with numbers that enable counting, labelling, comparing, and operating. (https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/30025)
- node:n2: How can place value facilitate interpretation of number? (https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/30026)
- node:n3: Students apply place value to decimal numbers. (https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/30027)
- node:n4: Details (https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/30029)
- node:n5: How can understanding of addition and subtraction be extended to decimal numbers? (https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/30032)
- node:n6: Students add and subtract within 10 000, including decimal numbers to hundredths. (https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/30033)
- node:n7: Details (https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/30035)
- node:n8: How can fractions be characterized in different ways? (https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/30050)
- node:n9: Students apply equivalence to the interpretation of fractions. (https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/30051)
- node:n10: Details (https://goa-cc-uat-aili-app-001.azurewebsites.net/explore/node/30053)