Fractions is the chapter where Class 6 maths suddenly feels different. Until now, your child worked mostly with whole numbers — and now denominators, equivalent fractions and “of means multiply” all arrive at once. It is completely normal for a child who was comfortable in Class 5 to slow down here. What helps is not more theory, but short, regular practice with instant feedback.

This free printable worksheet has 12 questions from Bmathpro’s own question bank of 10,500+ validated maths questions — the same bank our enrolled students practise from. The questions start easy and get gradually harder, and every answer comes with a one-line explanation, so you can check your child’s method, not just the final answer.

Set aside 15–20 minutes, keep the answers hidden until the end, and let your child attempt every question — a wrong attempt tells you more than a skipped question.

What this worksheet covers

• Equivalent fractions and simplest form
• Adding and subtracting fractions (same and different denominators)
• Comparing fractions
• Multiplying and dividing fractions
• Word problems with fractions in everyday situations

Maps to the CBSE Class 6 fractions chapter (NCERT) and equivalent ICSE/State-board units.

Class 6 Fractions Worksheet — 12 Questions

Warm-up

1. Which fraction is equivalent to 1/2?
A. 2/3  B. 3/6  C. 3/4  D. 1/3

2. The simplest form of 4/8 is:
A. 1/4  B. 2/2  C. 1/2  D. 1/3

3. Add: 1/5 + 2/5.
A. 3/10  B. 1/5  C. 2/5  D. 3/5

4. Which symbol is correct: 3/5 ___ 2/5?
A. <  B. >  C. =  D. ≤

Building up

5. Add: 1/2 + 1/4.
A. 3/4  B. 2/6  C. 2/4  D. 4/4

6. Write 12/18 in simplest form.
A. 3/4  B. 2/3  C. 1/3  D. 3/3

7. Which is larger: 1/2 or 2/5?
A. 2/5  B. 1/2  C. They are equal  D. Cannot tell

8. Divide: 1/2 ÷ 1/4.
A. 1/2  B. 8  C. 2  D. 1/8

9. A gardener watered 2/5 of a flower bed in the morning and 1/4 of it in the evening. What fraction of the bed has been watered in total?
A. 3/9  B. 7/20  C. 3/20  D. 13/20

Challenge

10. A jug had 3/4 L of juice. 1/3 L was poured out. How much remains?
A. 5/12 L  B. 2/7 L  C. 1/2 L  D. 4/12 L

11. A ribbon 6 m long is cut into pieces of 3/4 m. How many pieces?
A. 6  B. 4  C. 8  D. 9

12. A fraction equivalent to 3/4 has denominator 20. What is its numerator? (Write your answer.)

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Answer key with explanations

Show answers and explanations (parents — open this after your child finishes)

1. B. 3/6 — 3/6 = 1/2 because both divide by 3 to give 1/2.
2. C. 1/2 — divide top and bottom by 4: 4/8 = 1/2.
3. D. 3/5 — same denominator: add numerators ⇒ 3/5.
4. B. > — same denominator: 3 fifths > 2 fifths.
5. A. 3/4 — 1/2 = 2/4, so 2/4 + 1/4 = 3/4.
6. B. 2/3 — GCD of 12 and 18 is 6: 12/18 = 2/3.
7. B. 1/2 — 1/2 = 5/10 and 2/5 = 4/10, so 1/2 is larger.
8. C. 2 — multiply by the reciprocal: 1/2 × 4/1 = 4/2 = 2.
9. D. 13/20 — LCD 20: 2/5 = 8/20 and 1/4 = 5/20, so 8/20 + 5/20 = 13/20.
10. A. 5/12 L — 3/4 − 1/3 = 9/12 − 4/12 = 5/12 L.
11. C. 8 — 6 ÷ 3/4 = 6 × 4/3 = 24/3 = 8 pieces.
12. 15 — 3/4 = 15/20 since 4 × 5 = 20 and 3 × 5 = 15.

How to use this worksheet at home

• Keep it short and calm. One sitting of 15–20 minutes beats an hour of pressure. Let your child skip and return to a hard question.
• Check the method, not just the answer. Open the explanations together and ask your child to spot where a solution went differently — that conversation is where the learning happens.
• Praise the attempt. “You tried the LCD method — good thinking” builds more confidence than any score. (We deliberately don’t put marks on our worksheets.)

FAQs

Is this worksheet free to print?
Yes. The worksheet and answer key on this page are free to use and print at home — no sign-up needed. Use the Print button above the answer key.

Which syllabus does it follow?
The questions cover the standard Class 6 fractions chapter, so they suit CBSE (NCERT), ICSE and State-board students alike.

What if my child finds these questions hard?
That’s useful information, not a problem. Fractions gaps are very common at this stage and close quickly with guided practice. A good next step is a free demo class with a Bmathpro teacher — your child solves a few questions live and you see exactly where the gap is.

Where can my child get more practice like this?
Students enrolled with Bmathpro get Math Gym, our paid practice app with 10,500+ questions like these turned into daily games and puzzles. It’s part of the Bmathpro experience for enrolled students — you can read about it on our courses page.

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