Fraction Set Of 72 Triangles For Maths Lab

Fraction set of 72 Triangles for School Maths Lab

High-Density Polymer Construction: Each of the 72 components is precision-molded from non-toxic, impact-resistant plastic, ensuring uniform thickness and edge-to-edge alignment for accurate geometric tessellation during repetitive classroom use.

Multi-Color Denomination System: The set comprises six distinct vibrant colors, facilitating instant visual categorization of fractional parts and supporting advanced exercises in pattern recognition, probability modeling, and comparative area analysis.

₹270.00

Quick Answer: Fraction set of 72 Triangles for School Maths Lab is a set of seventy-two triangular pieces used to build shapes and show the fractions they are made of. With fraction triangles, pupils see that the same piece can be a half, a third or a sixth depending on the whole it belongs to.

When the Whole Changes, So Does the Fraction

Circles and bars dominate fraction lessons, and pupils sometimes conclude that fractions only apply to round or rectangular shapes. Triangles widen the picture. If the pieces are equilateral, two of them make a rhombus, three make a trapezium and six make a hexagon. The same triangle is then one half of the rhombus, one third of the trapezium and one sixth of the hexagon. That single observation teaches a key idea: a fraction describes a relationship to a whole, and changing the whole changes the fraction.

Seventy-two pieces also make the set useful for fractions of a quantity. Seventy-two has many factors, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12 and more, so pupils can find one quarter of the set, two thirds of it or five sixths of it by sharing the pieces into equal groups. Doing it with objects before doing it on paper helps the written method make sense.

Triangles with equal angles also fit together without gaps, because six angles of 60 degrees meet round a point to make 360 degrees. Tiling the desk with the pieces brings in tessellation and angles at a point. The exact shapes and sizes of the 72 pieces should be confirmed, since sets can differ.

Specifications

Item	Fraction set made of triangular pieces
Quantity	72 triangles, as named in the listing
Topics	Fractions of shapes, fractions of a set, the role of the whole, tessellation
Typical users	Primary and lower middle-school classes
Triangle types, sizes and colours	Confirm at enquiry

Applications

Showing that one triangle is a half, a third or a sixth of different shapes
Finding fractions of a quantity, such as 1/4 of 72 = 18
Building hexagons, trapeziums and rhombuses from triangles
Tiling a surface to explore tessellation and angles at a point

Care & Handling

Count the 72 fraction triangles back into their box so the set stays complete for fractions of a quantity.
Keep pieces flat in a tray to avoid chipped corners.
Supervise younger pupils, as small pieces can be swallowed.

Why Choose LabEquip

Primary teachers looking for a fraction model that is not a circle or a bar are the usual buyers. LabEquip lists the set in its Mathematics School Lab Products range beside the Fraction Square; send your class size through the enquiry page.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can triangles show fractions?

Pupils build a larger shape from triangles and name the fraction each piece represents. If six equal triangles make a hexagon, each triangle is one sixth of it, and two triangles make one third.

Why does the same triangle stand for different fractions?

A fraction describes a part compared with a whole. One triangle is a half of a two-triangle rhombus but a sixth of a six-triangle hexagon, because the whole has changed while the piece has not.

How do pupils find a fraction of a set with 72 pieces?

They share the pieces into equal groups. For one quarter of 72 they make four equal groups and count one group, which is 18. For three quarters they count three groups, 54.

Can the triangles be used for tessellation?

Yes, if they are equilateral. Six angles of 60 degrees meet exactly around a point, so the triangles cover a surface without gaps or overlaps.

How is this set different from a fraction square?

A fraction square divides one square whole into parts. The triangle set is more flexible: pupils choose which shape counts as the whole, which makes the idea of the whole itself a topic for discussion.

Why does the set have 72 pieces?

The listing gives 72 as the quantity. It is a useful number for fraction work because it can be split into halves, thirds, quarters, sixths, eighths, ninths and twelfths without remainders.

Last Updated: September 2026