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  • 3rd Grade
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Equivalent Fraction Strips

Shade the bottom strip to match the top one. Write the equal fraction.

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Equivalent Fraction StripsName:Date:Shade the bottom strip to match the top one. Write the equal fraction.68=412=634=812=428=4k5printables.com · Sheet #74724601 · Aligned with Common Core 3.NF.A.3

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How to do it

  1. Look at how much of the top strip is shaded.
  2. Shade the same amount on the bottom strip.
  3. Count the shaded parts and write the equal fraction.

Teaching tip

The shaded parts on both strips should end at the same place. This sheet is aligned with Common Core 3.NF.A.3.

Equivalent Fraction Strips worksheet for 3rd grade (equivalent and comparing fractions), free printable
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About this worksheet

Pairs of fraction strips to show equal fractions, like 1/2 = 2/4.

What kids practice

Equivalent fractions name the same amount, like 1/2 and 2/4. Third graders find them with fraction strips and number lines. They also compare fractions that have the same bottom number (3/8 and 5/8) or the same top number (2/3 and 2/6), and use <, > and = to show which is bigger. Fractions can only be compared when they are parts of the same size whole.

Watch for

  • Thinking 1/8 is bigger than 1/4 because 8 is bigger than 4.
  • Comparing fractions of wholes that are different sizes.
  • Thinking equivalent fractions must have the same numbers.

It's free to print, with Fewer, Standard or More on the page and an answer key. See the full equivalent and comparing fractions guide for 3rd grade.

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