FREE Equivalent Fractions Chart

One of my students was doing an activity with fractions and parts of a whole in our computerized math program.  We haven’t covered this content in class yet, but he was exposed to it because he zoomed through the earlier content.

This student had difficulty gauging the part of a whole for smaller fractions.  For instance, it would show 1/6, 1/6, and 1/6 and the student would need to click 1/2 way between 0 and 1 on a number line.  A little difficult for my second graders when I haven’t taught fractions yet!

I quickly drew out this equivalent fractions chart for him to use on the spot.  This morning, I created a better version of it for classroom use.  Do you want a copy?  Click the link or the picture below.

Understanding equivalent fractions is a fundamental aspect of mathematics education. It aids students in grasping how different fractions can represent the same value. An equivalent fractions chart is an invaluable tool in this learning process, offering a visual representation that simplifies the concept.

What Is an Equivalent Fractions Chart?

An equivalent fractions chart displays various fractions that are equal in value but have different numerators and denominators. For instance, the fractions 1/2, 2/4, and 4/8 all represent the same portion of a whole. By presenting these fractions side by side, the chart helps students visualize and understand their equivalency.

Benefits of Using an Equivalent Fractions Chart

• Visual Learning Aid: The chart compares fractions, making it easier for students to comprehend their relationships.
• Simplifies Complex Concepts: Fractions can be challenging, but a visual representation breaks down the complexity, facilitating better understanding.
• Supports Fraction Operations: A solid grasp of equivalent fractions is essential for performing operations like addition and subtraction with different denominators.

Free Equivalent Fractions Chart Download

To assist educators and students, we offer a free, printable equivalent fractions chart. This resource can be used in classrooms or for at-home learning to reinforce the concept of equivalent fractions. Download your free copy here:

It can be used as is, or can be cut apart and used as a puzzle of sorts.  Students can match up the pieces and see how many of the parts equal parts of other fractions. i.e.: 1/3 = 1/6 + 1/6 + 1/6 or 3/6.

Fraction Cover Up Game

Another great activity you can do with students is Fraction Cover Up.

As we’ve been studying fractions, I’ve tried to introduce games. My students have loved this one.

To play Cover Up, you need to first make the fraction pieces.  I cut paper strips in five different colors and directed the students to make and label the pieces.  The red has a 1 written on it and is left whole.  The yellow is folded and cut in half.  Each piece has 1/2 written on it. The green is cut in 1/4’s, blue in 1/8’s and purple in 1/16’s.  Since each piece is folded in half to create the next fraction set, it’s easy for students to create the pieces.  Of course, there are no 1/3 and 1/5.

Students need a die labeled with those fraction amounts (not the whole). Since the die has six sides, each fraction is represented twice.

Students start with their one whole laid in front of them.  The objective is to cover it up. Students take turns rolling the die and covering their one whole with the fractional amount on the die.  Toward the end, students will need an exact roll to “fit” the small space left.  The winner is the one who covers their one whole first.

After the game, I have students draw the fractions in their math journals.

The next step, which I’m teaching individual students who are ready, is to write the addition equation that equals the whole. In this case, it would be 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/2 + 1/8 = 1. I then show the student how to group the fractions with the same denominator: 4/8 + 1/2 = 1. This is only for my higher students, as adding fractions is not a second-grade standard.

How do you help your kiddos learn fractions?  I have one more game that I’m in the process of developing and will hopefully have ready this weekend!