Ratio Reducer

Worksheet Description

This worksheet focuses on simplifying given ratios to their simplest forms. Each problem presents two numbers, and students need to find the greatest common divisor to reduce the ratio. The layout is straightforward, with two columns of ratios for students to work through. This worksheet aims to enhance students’ understanding of how ratios function and how they can be simplified efficiently.

Completing this worksheet improves students’ number sense and understanding of factors and multiples. By practicing reducing ratios, students learn to identify common divisors and apply division skills. This exercise also promotes critical thinking as they analyze and break down numerical relationships. Repeated practice solidifies their knowledge of fractions and ratios, crucial components of more advanced mathematics.