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Free Year 6 Simplifying Fractions Worksheet — Level 3

Write fractions in their simplest form by dividing by the highest common factor. A challenge set for students ready to stretch further. This Year 6 worksheet has 16 questions and comes with a full answer sheet showing the working for every question.

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Year
Year 6
Subject
Mathematics
Topic
Fractions
Difficulty
Level 3 · Challenge
Estimated time
15 minutes
Curriculum
Australian Curriculum
Questions
16
Answers
Included, with working
Format
PDF (A4) + print

Students will practise

  • simplifying fractions
  • finding the highest common factor
  • writing fractions in simplest form

Curriculum: Australian Curriculum. We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.

What's next?

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How to use this worksheet

  1. Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
  2. Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown, not just answers.
  3. Mark with the answer sheet. Compare the method, not only the final answer, and give credit for correct working.
  4. Record the score, celebrate what went well, then follow the "What's next" suggestion.

Common questions

Who is this worksheet for?

Year 6 students (typically ages 11–12) working on fractions. It is pitched at level 3 · challenge; an easier version is linked above.

Are the answers included?

Yes. The PDF includes a full answer sheet with the working for every question. You can also view the answers online.

How long does it take?

About 15 minutes for 16 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.

Do I need to sign up to download?

No. Click Download Free PDF and it opens immediately. It is free for personal, classroom and homeschool use.

What should we do next?

Try Year 6 Comparing and Ordering Fractions Worksheet — Level 3.

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Year 6 · Mathematics · Fractions

Year 6 Simplifying Fractions Worksheet — Level 3

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Divide the numerator and denominator by their highest common factor.

1.Simplify
2.Simplify
3.Simplify
4.Simplify
5.Simplify
6.Simplify
7.Simplify
8.Simplify
9.Simplify
10.Simplify
11.Simplify
12.Simplify
13.Simplify
14.Simplify
15.Simplify
16.Simplify
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    Questions
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    Add and subtract fractions — with the same denominator first, then related and unrelated denominators. Expected-level practice for this…

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    Level 2 · Standard
    Time
    15 min
    Questions
    12 questions
    Answers
    Answers included
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    Add and subtract fractions — with the same denominator first, then related and unrelated denominators. Expected-level practice for this…

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    Level 2 · Standard
    Time
    15 min
    Questions
    12 questions
    Answers
    Answers included
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    Difficulty
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    Time
    15 min
    Questions
    12 questions
    Answers
    Answers included
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    Time
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    Questions
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    Answers
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About this resource

Created by
Success Tutoring Maths Team
Reviewed by
Success Tutoring
Last reviewed
1 October 2026
How it was made
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