Divide Ratios

Worksheet Description

This worksheet instructs students to create equivalent ratios by dividing the given ratios by a specified number. By focusing on division, students are exposed to the inverse operation of multiplication when dealing with ratios. The problems cover a range of numbers, ensuring diverse practice and reinforcing division as a key method for finding equivalent ratios. The exercise encourages students to understand how shrinking ratios maintains their proportional relationship.

Working on this worksheet helps students develop a deeper understanding of ratios and division. Students improve their division skills, while also gaining insights into how ratios scale down proportionally. The activity fosters logical reasoning and enhances students’ comfort with breaking down larger numbers into smaller parts, preparing them for more advanced math concepts like simplifying fractions.