Fractions Crossword Puzzle | Free Printable Worksheet

The vocabulary students need to talk about fractions: the parts of a fraction, the words for comparing and simplifying them, and the unit fractions they see every day. Clues use plain language and small examples, so students practice the concepts while they solve. Ready to print for a fractions unit, a math center, or test-prep review — no prep beyond hitting print.

Printable fractions crossword puzzle with clues about numerators, denominators, and equivalent fractions
Fractions crossword for grades 3-5, made with buildacrossword.com.
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What is a number that names part of a whole, like 3/4? | FRACTION
What is the top number of a fraction, telling how many parts you have? | NUMERATOR
What is the bottom number of a fraction, telling how many equal parts make the whole? | DENOMINATOR
Fractions like 1/2 and 2/4 that name the same amount are ____. | EQUIVALENT
To write 4/8 as 1/2 is to ____ the fraction. | SIMPLIFY
What is one of two equal parts of a whole? | HALF
What is one of three equal parts of a whole? | THIRD
What is one of four equal parts of a whole? | QUARTER
A whole number and a fraction together, like 2 1/2, make a ____ number. | MIXED
A fraction whose numerator is bigger than its denominator, like 7/4, is ____. | IMPROPER
All of the parts together make one ____. | WHOLE
To split a shape into fair shares, the parts must be ____. | EQUAL
What do you call a fraction with a numerator of 1, like 1/5? | UNIT
Fractions like 1/8 and 5/8 that share the same denominator have a ____ denominator. | COMMON

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Perfect for

  • Fractions unit vocabulary review
  • Math center or partner work
  • Warm-up before a fractions quiz
  • Sub plan for a grade 3-5 math block