Simplifying: Challenge & Extension

Mathematics
GCSE Higher
15 questions
~30 mins
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A worksheet designed to deepen understanding of simplifying fractions and percentages, including multi-step problems and real-world contexts for GCSE Higher students.

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Simplifying: Challenge & Extension

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Grade GCSE Higher
A

Practice Questions

Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
Simplify the fraction 18/24.
[2 marks]
2.
Express 75% as a simplified fraction.
[2 marks]
3.
Convert 60% into its simplest fractional form.
[2 marks]
4.
Simplify the ratio 48:64.
[2 marks]
B

Fluency & Practice

Solve these questions to practice simplifying percentages and fractions.
1.
Simplify 50/100.
[2 marks]
2.
Express 40% as a simplified fraction.
[2 marks]
C

Problem Solving & Reasoning

Solve these multi-step problems and explain your reasoning clearly.
1.
A shirt originally costs £40. It is on sale at 25% off. What is the sale price after simplifying the discount as a fraction?
[4 marks]
2.
A student scored 84%. If this percentage is expressed as a simplified fraction, what is it?
[3 marks]
D

Real-world Applications

Use your understanding of simplifying fractions and percentages in real-life contexts.
1.
A car consumes 60 liters of fuel for 150 miles. Express this fuel efficiency as a simplified fraction of liters per mile.
[3 marks]
2.
A survey shows 70% of people prefer tea over coffee. Write this as a simplified fraction.
[2 marks]
E

Challenge & Extension

Tackle these more challenging questions to extend your understanding.
1.
Simplify the complex ratio 81:108 to its simplest form.
[3 marks]
2.
Express 125/250 as a fully simplified fraction, then convert it into a percentage.
[4 marks]
F

Mixed Review

Answer these questions covering a variety of simplifying topics.
1.
Simplify 35/105.
[2 marks]
2.
Convert 15% to a simplified fraction.
[2 marks]
G

Error Analysis

Identify and correct the mistake in the following problem solution.
1.
A student simplified 24/36 to 2/3, but their answer was incorrectly written as 4/6. Explain whether this is correct or not, and rewrite the simplified form if necessary.
[3 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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