Smoothie Shop: Simplifying Fractions in Recipes
Bring math to life with this real-world Simplifying Fractions activity!
In Smoothie Shop Simplifiers, students work as junior mixologists who must rewrite smoothie recipes using fractions in simplest form.
Each smoothie includes multiple ingredients, giving students plenty of practice simplifying numerators and denominators by finding their Greatest Common Factor (GCF).
Students quickly see why simplification matters—clearer ratios, easier comparisons, and fewer mistakes when scaling recipes.
The worksheet includes 20 fraction problems across five smoothies, instant feedback support, and optional randomization so each student receives a unique set of numbers.
Skills Covered:
- Simplifying fractions using GCF
- Understanding equivalent fractions and ratios
- Applying math in real-world recipe contexts
Learning Objective
Students will learn to simplify fractions to their lowest terms by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF).
They will understand that simplified fractions represent the same ratio or quantity in a clearer and more practical form used in real-world contexts, such as recipes and mixtures.
Randomization Available
Would you like to enable randomization?
When randomization is turned on, each student will receive a unique set of numerators and denominators for the smoothie recipe fractions. All fractions are automatically generated to be simplifiable using a common factor, ensuring consistent difficulty while giving every student a different version of the same challenge.
đź’ˇ Tip: When assigning this activity to your classroom, you can optionally enable randomization to give each student a unique version of the problems. When you re-assign the same worksheet, each student will get a new set of questions, helping them master the content through repeated practice.
