About Equivalent Fractions
Equivalent Fractions is a quick tapping game that helps children see when two fractions are really the same amount written different ways. We show a fraction like 1/2, draw it as a shaded bar so the size is obvious, and give four options. The child taps the one fraction that is worth exactly the same — for 1/2 that might be 3/6. Match it and the streak grows.
The whole idea rests on one rule: multiply the top number and the bottom number by the same amount and the fraction keeps its value. The wrong answers are not random — they are the slips children actually make, like adding to the top and bottom instead of multiplying, or only changing one of the two numbers. A full set is ten puzzles and takes a minute or two, so it fits neatly into daily practice.
How to Play
- Press Start. A target fraction appears, shown as a number over a number and as a shaded bar.
- Look at how much of the bar is shaded — that is the amount you need to match.
- Tap the one option among the four that is worth exactly the same as the target.
- A correct match turns green; a wrong tap turns red and shows which option was the true match and why.
- Work through all ten puzzles to see your score and your best run of correct answers in a row.
What Your Child Practises
- That a fraction keeps its value when you multiply the top and bottom by the same number
- How to recognise equivalent fractions such as 1/2 = 2/4 = 3/6
- Why adding to the top and bottom does not make an equivalent fraction
- How to connect a written fraction to the amount it represents using a bar model
Tips for Parents
- Point at the shaded bar and ask “is this the same amount?” before your child taps — it builds the picture behind the rule.
- When a wrong answer comes up, read the explanation together: top and bottom were both multiplied by the same number.
- Short and often works best — one or two ten-puzzle sets a day beats a single long session.
- Once your child matches most fractions confidently, ask them to say the scale factor aloud (“two-quarters is one-half doubled”).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the equivalent fractions game free?
Yes. It is completely free to play online — no sign-up, no app to download, and no ads aimed at children. Just press Start and play.
What is an equivalent fraction?
Two fractions are equivalent when they represent the same amount, even though the numbers look different. For example, 1/2, 2/4, and 3/6 are all the same size. You make one by multiplying the top and bottom of a fraction by the same number.
What ages or grades is it for?
It suits children roughly 8–11 (US Grades 3–5, UK Years 4–6) who are starting to learn fractions. Younger children can play alongside a parent using the shaded bar as a guide.
How does the game show each fraction?
Every fraction is shown as a numerator over a denominator with a horizontal bar between them, and the target also appears as a strip split into equal parts with the right amount shaded, so the size is easy to see.
Do I need to install anything?
No. It runs in any web browser on a phone, tablet, laptop, or school computer, and works well on small screens. There is nothing to download.