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Multi-Step Word Problems Worksheets for 5th Grade

These multi-step word problems worksheets give parents and teachers focused, repeatable practice for 5th Grade learners. Solve multi-step problems that combine whole-number, decimal, and fraction reasoning. Choose a fixed-seed sample or make a fresh printable without creating an account.

Learning objective: Solve multi-step problems that combine whole-number, decimal, and fraction reasoning.
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Multi-Step Word Problems
Sample 1 · Seed leaf-81-5-multi-step-word-problems-sample-a7
1. Jordan has 25.25 meters of ribbon, then gets 5.84 meters more, and after that uses 2.79 meters. How many meters remain after both steps?
2. Taylor has 5/2 yards of ribbon, then adds 1/2 yard, and after that uses 1/2 yard. How many yards remain after both steps?
3. Morgan has 16.06 meters of ribbon, then gets 16.71 meters more, and after that uses 2.98 meters. How many meters remain after both steps?
4. Sam has 33.77 meters of ribbon, then gets 3.86 meters more, and after that uses 8.56 meters. How many meters remain after both steps?
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Multi-Step Word Problems
Sample 2 · Seed leaf-81-5-multi-step-word-problems-sample-m3
1. Sam combines 12 books with 18 more, then after that shares all of them equally among 2 groups. How many books are in each group after both steps?
2. Jordan has 4/2 yards of ribbon, then adds 2/2 yard, and after that uses 2/2 yard. How many yards remain after both steps?
3. Taylor has 9.29 meters of ribbon, then gets 19.73 meters more, and after that uses 4.06 meters. How many meters remain after both steps?
4. Avery has 41.56 meters of ribbon, then gets 10.76 meters more, and after that uses 6.97 meters. How many meters remain after both steps?
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Multi-Step Word Problems
Sample 3 · Seed leaf-81-5-multi-step-word-problems-sample-z9
1. Sam has 49.28 meters of ribbon, then gets 5.47 meters more, and after that uses 1.20 meters. How many meters remain after both steps?
2. Sam has 14/10 yards of ribbon, then adds 2/10 yard, and after that uses 3/10 yard. How many yards remain after both steps?
3. Avery starts with 59 blocks, then receives 26 more, and after that gives away 18. How many blocks remain after both steps?
4. Jordan has 9/4 yards of ribbon, then adds 1/4 yard, and after that uses 4/4 yard. How many yards remain after both steps?
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How to approach this skill

Problem: Jordan has 25.25 meters of ribbon, then gets 5.84 meters more, and after that uses 2.79 meters. How many meters remain after both steps?

Answer: 28.30

Strategy: Underline what is known, state what is being asked, and write one equation for each required step. This example supports the page objective: Solve multi-step problems that combine whole-number, decimal, and fraction reasoning.

How to use this worksheet

  • Ask the learner to identify known quantities, the question, and a reasonable operation. For this multi-step word problems set, begin without a timer.
  • Require an equation, labeled work, and a sentence that answers the question. Regenerate only when the learner is ready for another arrangement of the same objective.

Begin with the easy setting when the strategy is new, use standard for independent practice, and reserve challenge for a learner who can explain the method accurately.

Common mistakes to watch

  • Choosing an operation from a keyword without understanding the situation. Watch for this specifically during multi-step word problems practice.
  • Giving an unlabeled number that does not answer the stated question. Use the worked correction as the next teaching example.

Use the answer key to find a pattern, then ask the learner to explain one corrected example rather than repeating an entire set immediately.

Standards reference

Skill alignment

Alignment labels identify the primary skill practiced. A worksheet is supplemental practice and does not assess every part of a standard.

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Frequently asked questions

What does this 5th Grade Multi-Step Word Problems worksheet practice?

Solve multi-step problems that combine whole-number, decimal, and fraction reasoning.

How should adults use the Multi-Step Word Problems printable?

Start with one untimed set, review the learner's strategy, and use the answer key to discuss errors. Generate a new fixed-seed set only after the current skill is understood.

Does the Multi-Step Word Problems download include answers?

Yes. The free PDF can include an appended answer key, or the answer key can be downloaded separately for adult use.

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