Classroom · Fractions · 3rd and 4th grade

Equivalent fractions worksheets

A free five-page pack for 3rd and 4th grade: learn to find fractions that are equal, with a worked example, practice pages, word problems and an answer key.

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A pencil works one example of each activity, so you can see how the worksheet goes before you print it. Tap a step to jump to it. The rest of the sheet is left for your child to finish.

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0:00 Let's practice equivalent fractions, step by step.
0:04 Equivalent fractions show the same amount with different numbers. 1/2 and 2/4 cover the same part of the whole.
0:12 What fraction is shaded? There are 8 equal parts, and 3 are shaded. That's 3/8.
0:18 Use the fraction wall. 1/2 lines up with 2/4, so the missing number is 2.
0:25 Word problems. Mia ate 1/2 of a cake cut into 4 pieces. How many pieces did Mia eat? The answer is 2 pieces, because 2/4 = 1/2.
0:36 Great job! Now print the free worksheet, and finish the rest on your own.

How to do it

Equivalent fractions show the same amount with different numbers. 1/2 and 2/4 cover the same part of the whole. Multiply the top and bottom by the same number to make one.

Teaching tip

Fold a paper strip in half, shade one half, then fold it again. The shading has not changed, but now it shows 2/4.

Try some

1/2 = ?/4Tap to check2/4
1/2 = ?/6Tap to check3/6
1/2 = ?/8Tap to check4/8
1/3 = ?/6Tap to check2/6
2/3 = ?/6Tap to check4/6
1/4 = ?/8Tap to check2/8

Word problems

Mia ate 1/2 of a cake cut into 4 pieces. How many pieces did Mia eat?Show answer

2 pieces (2/4 = 1/2)

Sam ate 2/6 of a loaf. Mia ate 1/3. Did they eat the same amount?Show answer

Yes. 2/6 = 1/3.

Write a fraction equal to 3/4 with 8 on the bottom.Show answer

6/8

A watermelon is cut into 8 slices. 4 slices are gone. What fraction in halves is gone?Show answer

1/2 (4/8 = 1/2)

What the worksheets look like

Equivalent fractions worksheet: how fractions work, then shapes to name — Page 1: how fractions work, then shapes to name

Fraction wall

Strips for one whole, halves, thirds and so on to twelfths, to compare and find equal fractions.

Template(1 page, color)Ink saver (B&W)

Common questions

How do you teach equivalent fractions?

Equivalent fractions show the same amount with different numbers. 1/2 and 2/4 cover the same part of the whole. Multiply the top and bottom by the same number to make one. Fold a paper strip in half, shade one half, then fold it again. The shading has not changed, but now it shows 2/4.

What grade learns equivalent fractions?

Usually 3rd and 4th grade. In the Common Core it is part of 3.NF.A.3, 4.NF.A.1.

Is there an answer key?

Yes. Page 5 has every answer from the pack and a short teaching tip.