Free Printable Fraction Charts: Strips, Circles and Equivalents
Fraction strips, fraction circles and an equivalent fractions chart with stacked fractions. 3 versions, free to print.
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Handout Hero · handouthero.com Handout Hero · handouthero.comAbout these fraction chart handouts
Fractions are easier to compare when students can see them. The fraction strips chart stacks nine bars of the same length, split into 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10 and 12 equal parts. Placing a ruler across the strips shows that 1/2 is the same length as 2/4, 3/6, 4/8 and 6/12.
The fraction circles chart does the same job with a different model. Each circle is cut into equal wedges, so students see that more pieces mean smaller pieces, and they can compare a fourth to a fifth without computing anything.
The equivalent fractions chart lists fourteen common fractions and multiplies each numerator and denominator by 2 through 6. The rule, multiply the top and bottom by the same number, is printed on the page and the products are generated by the same program that draws them.
Use the sheets in order: strips to see equivalence, circles to compare unlike denominators, and the chart to practice finding matches. Cutting the strips apart and storing them in an envelope gives students a hands-on set for the whole unit.
How to use them
- Choose strips, circles or equivalents.
- Edit the title and add a student name and date.
- Print on cardstock if you plan to cut the strips or circles.
- Ask a comparison question such as which is larger, 3/8 or 1/3, and have students prove it with the sheet.
Classroom tips
- Have students color 1/2 on one strip and then find other strips with the same colored length.
- Cut circles into wedges and ask students to rebuild a whole with only thirds and sixths.
- Ask students to predict the missing numerator in a row of the equivalents chart before checking.
- Build an anchor chart with 1/2, 1/4 and 3/4 as benchmark fractions.
Where the facts come from
- OpenStax: Prealgebra 2e: standard definitions used for place value, rounding, order of operations, fractions, area, perimeter and volume
Last reviewed 2026-10-03. Handout Hero designs are original and made for this site. They are general reference material; check your own school, district or tradition where it matters.
Frequently asked questions
Why are there no sevenths or ninths?
The sets follow the denominators most used in elementary standards: halves, thirds, fourths, fifths, sixths, eighths, tenths and twelfths. Sevenths and ninths are harder to divide by hand and appear less often.
What is an equivalent fraction?
Equivalent fractions name the same amount in different ways, like 1/2 and 4/8. You find one by multiplying or dividing the numerator and denominator by the same number.
Should I print the strips on card stock?
Yes if students will cut them apart and handle them. Thicker paper keeps the strips flat. For a reference chart that stays in a binder, regular paper works fine.
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