Find the GCF Using the Ladder Method #1

Climb toward GCF success in this helpful sixth-grade worksheet! Students will first learn about how to use the ladder method to find the greatest common factor of two numbers. Then, they’ll use the ladder method to find the GCF of six number pairs, making sure to follow the right steps.

This worksheet is a great way to introduce students to a useful strategy for finding the GCF of two numbers. This strategy organizes the factorization process in a clear, visual format that can improve students’ conceptual understanding and boost their confidence with this skill.

Move on to more GCF practice in Find the Greatest Common Factor Using an Area Model, Factor Rainbows: Find the Greatest Common Factor, and Greatest Common Factors: Color by Code.