Fractions
Fractions can feel tricky because they connect ideas that look different but mean the same thing: parts of a whole, division, decimals, and percents. This topic hub starts with the big picture, then moves into visual tools and a hands-on lab so you can build real fraction sense. You’ll also get a quick reference for comparing, simplifying, and using fractions in word problems.
Learning Path
Fractions, Decimals & Percents Cheat Sheet
See the essential fraction ideas in one place, including how fractions connect to decimals and percents.
Open →Fraction Wall & Equivalent Fractions Builder
Build equal parts and compare fraction sizes to understand why different fractions can represent the same value.
Open →Recipe Fractions & Mixing Lab
Practice fractions in a real-world mixing challenge that reinforces sharing, scaling, and word-problem reasoning.
Open →Fractions at a Glance
- Numerator = how many parts you have; denominator = how many equal parts make the whole.
- Use number lines and fraction walls to compare, simplify, and spot equivalent fractions.
- Fractions connect naturally to decimals and percents through tenths, hundredths, and benchmark values like 1/2, 1/4, and 3/4.
More Resources
Tools
Labs
Worksheets
Cheat Sheets
Infographics
Mnemonics
Common Questions
What’s the easiest way to compare two fractions?
Use a number line or fraction wall first, because visuals make it easier to see which fraction is larger. If needed, rewrite them with a common denominator.
How do fractions connect to decimals and percents?
A fraction can be converted by dividing the numerator by the denominator. Many common fractions also line up with benchmark decimals and percents, like 1/2 = 0.5 = 50%.