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Simplifying ratios worksheets.
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Simplifying ratios
Grade 6 · Medium · 12 questions · Sheet 35995
Name Date Score / 12
- 1.Simplify the ratio 24 : 42 =
- 2.Simplify the ratio 10 : 12 =
- 3.Simplify the ratio 7 : 14 =
- 4.Simplify the ratio 21 : 18 =
- 5.Simplify the ratio 32 : 56 =
- 6.Simplify the ratio 14 : 35 =
- 7.Simplify the ratio 20 : 20 =
- 8.Simplify the ratio 24 : 24 =
- 9.Simplify the ratio 28 : 24 =
- 10.Simplify the ratio 12 : 8 =
- 11.Simplify the ratio 20 : 16 =
- 12.Simplify the ratio 36 : 63 =
About simplifying ratios worksheets
Writing a ratio in its simplest form. This worksheet maker is aimed at Grade 6 (Year 7, Class 6) (ages 11–12) and makes new questions every time, with the answers worked out by a maths engine.
Teaching tip
A ratio simplifies just like a fraction: divide both parts by the same number.
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- Easy: Simplify the ratio 14 : 14 = ___
- Medium: Simplify the ratio 35 : 5 = ___
- Challenge: Simplify the ratio 77 : 11 = ___
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What grade are simplifying ratios worksheets for?
Simplifying ratios is usually taught around Grade 6 (Year 7, Class 6), for ages 11–12. Every grade has an easy, medium and challenge level, so you can go back to an earlier level or push ahead.
Do these simplifying ratios worksheets include an answer key?
Yes. Press Download PDF with the answer key switched on and the last page lists every answer. Turn the key off for a clean student copy.
Can I make a new worksheet with different questions?
Yes. Press New worksheet for a fresh set of questions. Each sheet has a sheet number printed on it; open this page with the same level, question count and number to get exactly the same sheet again.
How do I help a child who finds simplifying ratios hard?
A ratio simplifies just like a fraction: divide both parts by the same number. Start with the easy level, and practise a few minutes every day rather than one long session.
How do I simplify a ratio?
Divide every part by their highest common factor. For 12:18 the HCF is 6, so the simplest form is 2:3.
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