Practice Fractions and Decimals
Master equivalent fractions, comparing fractions, adding and subtracting fractions with like denominators, and converting between fractions and decimals.
Fractions are the single biggest predictor of future math success. Research shows that a child's understanding of fractions in fourth grade predicts their algebra performance in high school more strongly than any other skill. Fractions are hard because they ask children to think about numbers in a completely new way — numbers as relationships, not counts.
Our fraction worksheets use visual models extensively: fraction bars, circles, and number lines. The fourth grade math hub offers more resources for a complete curriculum.
Build understanding with visual models
Use rectangular bars to show fractions visually. Shade 1/2, 2/4, 3/6 — they cover the same amount. This builds equivalent fraction understanding.
Place fractions on a number line between 0 and 1. Show that 1/2 is halfway, 1/4 is halfway to 1/2. This builds fraction magnitude understanding.
To compare or add fractions, find a common denominator. For 1/3 and 1/4, use 12: 1/3 = 4/12, 1/4 = 3/12. Then 4/12 > 3/12, so 1/3 > 1/4.
Identifying fractions, shading fractions, simple equivalent fractions with visual models.
Equivalent fractions without visuals, comparing fractions, adding and subtracting like denominators.
Multiplying fractions by whole numbers, fraction-decimal conversion, fraction word problems.
For some children, the gap is not in practice — it is in the conceptual foundation that makes fractions make sense. If your child cannot explain why 1/2 equals 2/4 or struggles to place fractions on a number line, worksheets alone will not bridge that gap. Our Multiplication and Division Foundations course (grades 3-5) covers the full progression from arrays through multi-digit multiplication and long division. You can also browse all available courses and planners on the resources page.
View Multiplication and Division Foundations — $57Everything you need to know about teaching fourth grade fractions
By the end of fourth grade, students should understand equivalent fractions, compare fractions with different numerators and denominators, add and subtract fractions with like denominators, multiply fractions by whole numbers, and understand decimal notation for fractions with denominators 10 and 100.
Use visual models: fraction bars, circles, and number lines. Show that 1/2 = 2/4 = 3/6 by shading the same amount. Then teach the multiplication method: multiply numerator and denominator by the same number. Start with simple fractions (1/2, 1/3, 2/3).
Two strategies: 1) Find a common denominator (multiply denominators), then compare numerators. 2) Use benchmark fractions (compare to 0, 1/2, 1). For 3/8 vs 5/12, both are close to 1/2. 3/8 = 0.375, 5/12 ≈ 0.416, so 5/12 is larger.
Start with like denominators only (1/4 + 2/4 = 3/4). Use visual models: shade fraction circles. Emphasize that the denominator stays the same — we are only adding the numerators. Do NOT introduce unlike denominators until 5th grade.
Fractions with denominators 10 and 100 can be written as decimals. 3/10 = 0.3, 47/100 = 0.47. Use place value: the first decimal place is tenths, the second is hundredths. Have students convert between fraction and decimal forms.
10-15 fraction problems per day is enough. Mix types: equivalent fractions, comparing, adding/subtracting with like denominators, and fraction-decimal conversions. Use visual models regularly.
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