Equivalent Fractions Worksheets
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Find the Multiplier
Divide the known numbers to find what the fraction was scaled by. 1/2 = ?/8 โ 8รท2=4.
Multiply Both Parts
Whatever you multiply the bottom by, multiply the top by the same. 1ร4=4.
Scale Down Too
You can also create equivalent fractions by dividing both parts by the same number.
Worksheet Facts by Grade Level
| Problem | Strategy |
|---|---|
| 1/2 = ?/8 | 8 รท 2 = 4, so 1 ร 4 = 4 |
| 3/4 = 9/? | 9 รท 3 = 3, so 4 ร 3 = 12 |
| 5/10 = 1/? | 10 รท 5 = 2, so 1/2 |
Understanding Equivalent Fractions
Equivalent fractions represent the same value even though they look different. For example, 1/2, 2/4, 3/6, and 4/8 all equal half of a whole. Our free equivalent fraction worksheets help students master the "scaling" process.
How to Find Equivalent Fractions
- Scaling Up: Multiply top and bottom by the same number (e.g., 1/2 ร 3/3 = 3/6).
- Scaling Down: Divide top and bottom by the same number (e.g., 6/8 รท 2/2 = 3/4).
Benefits of Mastery
๐ Visual Understanding
Helps students see that 50% of something can be written in many ways.
๐ Scaling Skills
Develops multiplication and division fluency through number patterns.
๐ฏ Operation Prep
Essential foundation for adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators.
๐ Proportional Reasoning
Builds logic for ratios, percentages, and higher-level algebra.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are 1/2 and 2/4 really the same?
Yes! If you eat 1 out of 2 slices of a pizza, you eat half. If you eat 2 out of 4 slices, you still eat half.
How many equivalent fractions are there?
Infinite! You can keep multiplying any fraction by 2/2, 3/3, 100/100, etc., to find new equivalent forms.