How do you find an equivalent fraction?

Multiply or divide both the numerator and denominator by the same number. To find a missing numerator in 1/2 = ?/8, multiply 1 and 2 by 4 to get 4/8.

What grade do students learn equivalent fractions?

Students typically learn equivalent fractions in 3rd and 4th grade as part of fraction equivalence, before adding fractions with unlike denominators.

Are answer keys included?

Yes. Toggle Show Answer Key on the generator or print answer keys from pre-made worksheets.

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Equivalent Fractions Worksheet (Free & Printable)

Free equivalent fractions worksheets for 3rd and 4th grade. Find missing numerators and practice fraction equivalence. Generate unlimited printable sheets.

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Find the missing numerator to make equivalent fractions.

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Find the missing numerator to make each pair of fractions equivalent.

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1/7 = ?/14
3/5 = ?/15
3/4 = ?/8
3/8 = ?/16
1/6 = ?/18
1/4 = ?/16
4/7 = ?/14
1/4 = ?/8
1/6 = ?/12
2/3 = ?/12

Equivalent fractions represent the same value using different numerators and denominators. Students learn that 1/2, 2/4, and 4/8 all name the same amount—a key concept introduced in 3rd and 4th grade before adding fractions with unlike denominators.

Our free equivalent fractions worksheets ask students to find missing numerators in pairs like 1/2 = ?/8. Generate unlimited practice sheets by difficulty, print ready-made sets, and use answer keys for quick grading. Pair with our simplifying fractions worksheets for complete fraction fluency.

Ready-to-Print Equivalent Fractions Worksheets

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Easy Equivalent Fractions

10 problems · find missing numerator

1/2 = ?/8
1/3 = ?/9
1/4 = ?/8
2/3 = ?/9
1/2 = ?/12
3/4 = ?/8
2/5 = ?/10
1/5 = ?/15
3/5 = ?/10
2/4 = ?/12

Medium Equivalent Fractions

10 problems · larger denominators

2/3 = ?/12
3/5 = ?/15
4/7 = ?/14
5/8 = ?/16
3/7 = ?/21
2/9 = ?/36
5/6 = ?/12
4/9 = ?/27
3/8 = ?/32
7/10 = ?/20

How to Use the Equivalent Fractions Generator

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Tips for Teaching Equivalent Fractions

Use visual models: Fraction strips and number lines show that different fractions can be equal.
Multiply both parts: Multiply numerator and denominator by the same number to find equivalents.
Start with familiar fractions: Halves, thirds, and fourths are easiest for beginners.
Connect to simplifying: Simplifying is the reverse of finding equivalent fractions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Equivalent fractions represent the same value but use different numerators and denominators. For example, 1/2, 2/4, and 3/6 are all equivalent because they equal the same amount.

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