Equivalent Fractions & Simplifying Fractions

The worksheets below cover equivalent fractions and simplifying fractions. These printables are aligned with the following Common Core Standards: 3.NF.3, 3.NF.3a, 3.NF.3b, and 4.NF.1.

Equivalent Fraction Worksheets

Equivalent Fractions

Use the illustrations/models to find equivalent fractions. All fractions on this sheet have denominators of 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8.

3rd and 4th Grades

Common Core

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Fill in the missing fraction parts to make equivalent fractions. Denominators range from 2 through 16.

3rd and 4th Grades

Common Core

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Part 1: Examine the models to figure out each pair of equivalent fractions. Part 2: Shade the correct portion of each polygon to show an equivalent fraction. Includes only denominators 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8.

3rd and 4th Grades

Common Core

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With this worksheet, students will use their multiplication and division skills to find equivalent fractions.

3rd and 4th Grades

Common Core

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Find pairs of fractions that are equivalent in this memory match game. Cards have denominators between 2 and 15.

3rd through 5th Grades

Common Core

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Find equivalent fractions. This worksheet includes many graphical questions that help students to visualize the concept. Also, determine which fractions are in simplest form.

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Cut the stars into 30 pieces and place them on a table. Match equivalent fractions to complete the star puzzles. (Note: Click the "alt" button below if you'd prefer a full-color version of this PDF.)

3rd through 5th Grades

Common Core

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Match the fractions on the left with the equivalent fractions on the right. At the bottom, circle three fractions that are equal. This worksheet includes colorful circle illustrations.

3rd through 5th Grades

Common Core

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Students can use the printable task cards to find equivalent fractions. Denominators range from 0 to 20.

3rd through 5th Grades

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Determine the correct fraction amounts to balance the scales. 3rd through 5th Grades

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This bookmark shows equivalent fractions, in order, from least to greatest. 3rd through 5th Grades

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Simplifying Fractions

Reduce (simplify) each fraction into its lowest terms. 3rd through 5th Grades

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Another worksheet on simplifying or reducing fractions. 3rd through 5th Grades

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This worksheet has 5 parts. First, reduce fractions into simplest form. Then circle the fractions that are in simplest form. After that, answer two word problems. Then tell whether each equation is true or false.

3rd through 5th Grades

Common Core

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This is a set of 30 task cards on simplifying fractions. They work great for learning centers, small group instruction, classroom scavenger hunts, peer tutoring sessions, and class games.

3rd through 5th Grades

Common Core

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Simplify each fraction in this image. Then color the corresponding section according to the answer. Students will reveal a ladybug image as the completed math mystery picture.

3rd through 5th Grades

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Each of these word problems has a fraction answer that needs to be reduced, and written in simplest form.

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Color half of each set. Then write a fraction to tell how many items were colored in.

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On this chart, students sort into groups of: fractions in simplest form and fractions not in simplest form. They also sort by fractions with even denominators and fractions with odd denominators.

3rd through 5th Grades

Common Core

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Use the mathematical symbols , and = to compare pairs of fractions. Also includes activities for ordering fractions from least to greatest and greatest to least.

Link to sections of our site with worksheets on comparing fractions, fractions of sets, adding fractions, mixed numbers, reciprocal fractions, and more.