Fraction Word Problems

Free printable fraction word problems with picture models — fraction bars, number lines, and shaded shapes. Each worksheet is a one-click PDF with an answer key. Choose a grade below.

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About These Fraction Word Problems

These free fraction word problem worksheets pair each problem with a model — a fraction bar, a number line, or a shaded figure — so students reason about the fraction instead of memorizing a rule. Problems progress from naming fractions (grade 3) to equivalent fractions (grade 4) and adding fractions with unlike denominators (grade 5).

Print for a math center or homework, or download the PDF. Every worksheet includes an answer key. For fraction skill practice without the word-problem context, see our fractions worksheets.

Frequently Asked Questions

What grades are these fraction word problems for?
Grades 3 to 5 — identifying fractions in grade 3, equivalent fractions in grade 4, and adding fractions with unlike denominators in grade 5. Each grade is a separate section on this page.
Do they use picture models?
Yes — every fraction word problem shows a bar, number line, or shaded shape so students can see the fraction, not just read it.
Are these free to print?
Yes. Every fraction word problem worksheet here is a free PDF with an answer key.