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Equivalent Fractions Worksheet 4th Grade

Equivalent fractions are different fractions that name the same amount, like 1/2 and 2/4. These free 4th grade worksheets help children find, compare and simplify fractions that look different but have the same value, using fraction models, number lines and multiplication or division.

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The worksheets include coloring fraction models, filling in missing numerators and denominators, plotting equal fractions on number lines and choosing the simplest form of a fraction.

How to Find Equivalent Fractions

Multiply or divide the numerator and the denominator by the same number (not zero). The fraction looks different, but its value stays the same.

• Multiply: 2/3 = (2 × 2)/(3 × 2) = 4/6, and (2 × 3)/(3 × 3) = 6/9
• Divide (simplify): 8/12 = (8 ÷ 4)/(12 ÷ 4) = 2/3
• Find a missing number: 3/5 = ?/20. Since 5 × 4 = 20, multiply the numerator by 4 too: 3 × 4 = 12, so 3/5 = 12/20

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Skills Children Practice with These Worksheets

1) Seeing fractions as equal parts. Area models and number lines show that fractions like 1/2 and 2/4 cover exactly the same amount, which builds a clear picture of what “equivalent” means.

2) Multiplying and dividing to make equivalent fractions. Kids scale the numerator and denominator by the same number and see why the value doesn’t change.

3) Simplifying fractions. Students divide the numerator and denominator by a common factor to write a fraction in simplest form, a skill they’ll use in every later fraction topic.

4) Comparing fractions. Kids decide whether two fractions are equal by rewriting them with a common denominator or comparing them to a benchmark like 1/2.

Types of Problems Included

• Coloring fraction models to show two equivalent fractions
• Finding the missing numerator or denominator
• Sorting fractions into groups of equal value
• Plotting equivalent fractions on number lines
• Completing tables by multiplying fractions by different numbers
• Choosing the simplest form from multiple-choice options

4th Grade Equivalent Fractions Practice

Regular practice helps students see how different numbers can represent the same part of a whole. Our 4th grade math tests show where a child still needs help with fractions, and you’ll find more practice on our 4th grade math worksheets page.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you find an equivalent fraction?

Multiply or divide both the numerator and the denominator by the same number. For example, 3/4 × 2/2 = 6/8, so 3/4 and 6/8 are equivalent.

How do you know if two fractions are equivalent?

Rewrite them with the same denominator or simplify both. If you get the same fraction, they are equivalent. For example, 4/6 and 6/9 both simplify to 2/3.

What do 4th graders learn about equivalent fractions?

In 3rd grade, kids find equivalent fractions with models and number lines. In 4th grade, they explain why multiplying or dividing the numerator and denominator by the same number keeps the value the same, and use this to compare fractions.

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