In this product you will receive a graphic organizer outlining four of the different ways that you can use the ladder method to help you solve problems. The graphic organizer is splits the ladder method into four different concepts, which are simplifying fractions, factoring to create equivalent expressions, least common multiple, and greatest common factor. You will also receive a practice sheet focusing on finding the least common multiple, greatest common factor, and simplifying fractions. My students absolutely love the ladder method because it works for so many different types of problems.