Skills covered
Equivalent fractions
Common denominators
Fraction addition and subtraction
Simplifying answers
Fractions in word problems
Victory 11+ Maths
11+ Fractions Practice
Fractions are one of the biggest 11+ pressure points because they combine number sense, times tables, simplification and careful reading.
Common mistakes
Adding denominators
Forgetting to simplify
Changing one fraction but not the other
Rushing mixed-number questions
Original practice examples
Sample questions with explanations
medium
Original sampleWhat is 2/5 + 1/10?
3/15
1/2
3/10
2/15
Answer: 1/2. 2/5 is the same as 4/10. 4/10 + 1/10 = 5/10, which simplifies to 1/2.
easy
Original sampleWhich fraction is equivalent to 9/12?
2/3
3/4
4/5
5/6
Answer: 3/4. Divide the numerator and denominator by 3: 9/12 = 3/4.
Parents also ask
Why do children often struggle with fraction addition?
They often add the denominators as well as the numerators. The key step is to create a common denominator first.
How does SolvPrep help with fractions?
It combines short lessons, worked examples, practice and review scheduling based on the child’s actual attempts.