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Fraction Reference Sheet
Everything your child needs to know about fractions on one page. Print it, post it, use it.
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Fractions are one of those topics where having a quick reference nearby makes all the difference. Instead of trying to remember if 3/8 is bigger than 1/3, your child can just glance at the chart and know.
What's on the Reference Sheet? ๐
Our fraction reference sheet includes:
- Fraction number line โ See where each fraction falls between 0 and 1
- Equivalent fractions table โ 1/2 = 2/4 = 3/6 = 4/8...
- Fraction to decimal conversions โ 1/4 = 0.25, 3/4 = 0.75, etc.
- Fraction to percent conversions โ 1/2 = 50%, 1/5 = 20%, etc.
- Simplifying rules โ How to reduce fractions to lowest terms
Common Equivalent Fractions
Here's a quick reference you can memorize:
| Halves | Thirds | Fourths | Fifths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 = 2/4 = 4/8 | 1/3 = 2/6 = 3/9 | 1/4 = 2/8 = 3/12 | 1/5 = 2/10 = 4/20 |
| โ | 2/3 = 4/6 = 6/9 | 2/4 = 1/2 | 2/5 = 4/10 |
| โ | โ | 3/4 = 6/8 = 9/12 | 3/5 = 6/10 |
Fraction to Decimal & Percent
These conversions come up constantly:
1/2 = 0.5 = 50%
1/4 = 0.25 = 25%
3/4 = 0.75 = 75%
1/5 = 0.2 = 20%
1/3 โ 0.33 = 33%
2/3 โ 0.67 = 67%
1/8 = 0.125 = 12.5%
1/10 = 0.1 = 10%
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Practice with our fraction tools:
How to Use This Reference
- Print it and put it in their homework folder or on the wall
- Use it during homeworkโit's a reference, not cheating!
- Quiz them using the chart, then gradually remove it as they memorize
Written by the PanMaths Team โข Your Math Learning Companion