Decimal ÷ Whole Number

Worksheets present decimal divided by a whole number (6.8 ÷ 2). Divide as usual, keeping the decimal point in the same position. Spend 5-7 days on this stage.

Decimal ÷ Decimal (One Place Movement)

Worksheets present decimal divided by a decimal where moving the decimal point one place makes the divisor whole (6.8 ÷ 0.2 → 68 ÷ 2 = 34). Spend 5-7 days on this stage.

Decimal ÷ Decimal (Multiple Place Movement)

Worksheets present decimal divided by a decimal where moving the decimal point two or three places is needed (6.8 ÷ 0.02 → 680 ÷ 2 = 340). Spend 5-7 days on this stage.

Move the Divisor Decimal

Move the decimal point in the divisor to the right until it becomes a whole number. Count how many places you moved.

Move the Dividend Decimal

Move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places to the right. Add zeros if needed.

Divide as Usual

Divide the new numbers as whole numbers. Place the decimal point in the quotient directly above the new dividend's decimal point.

What decimal division skills can I practice with these worksheets?

Our worksheets cover dividing decimals by whole numbers (6.8 ÷ 2), dividing decimals by decimals (6.8 ÷ 0.2), dividing decimals by powers of ten (34.5 ÷ 10, 100, 1000), and real-world word problems involving decimal division.

How do I divide decimals?

To divide by a decimal, move the decimal point in the divisor to make it a whole number. Move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places. Then divide as usual. For example, 6.8 ÷ 0.2 becomes 68 ÷ 2 = 34. This works because you are multiplying both numbers by the same power of ten.

Why does my child struggle with decimal division more than other operations?

Decimal division is the hardest decimal operation because it requires moving the decimal point in both the divisor and dividend before dividing. Children who struggle often lack understanding of place value or multiplication by powers of ten. The fix is explicit teaching of the "move the decimal" rule and practice with multiplying decimals by 10, 100, and 1000 first.

What is the rule for dividing by a decimal?

Move the decimal point in the divisor to the right until it becomes a whole number. Move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places to the right. Then divide as usual. Add zeros to the dividend if needed. For example, 6.8 ÷ 0.2: move both one place right → 68 ÷ 2 = 34. For 6.8 ÷ 0.02: move both two places right → 680 ÷ 2 = 340.

When should my child start decimal division?

Start decimal division after your child has mastered whole number division, decimal place value, and decimal multiplication. Typically this is in late 5th grade or early 6th grade. Do not start decimal division until your child can divide whole numbers with remainders and multiply decimals by powers of ten. Most children need 4-6 weeks of prerequisite practice before decimal division.

What is the trick for dividing decimals by powers of ten?

To divide a decimal by 10, move the decimal point one place to the left (34.5 ÷ 10 = 3.45). By 100, move two places left (34.5 ÷ 100 = 0.345). By 1000, move three places left (34.5 ÷ 1000 = 0.0345). This works because dividing by 10, 100, or 1000 makes the number smaller. Teach this as a shortcut after the standard division method is understood.

How many decimal division problems should my child practice daily?

10-15 problems per session is effective. Decimal division takes longer because of the extra step of moving decimal points. Start with decimal ÷ whole number (easier), then decimal ÷ decimal (harder). Spend 2-3 weeks on decimal ÷ whole number before introducing decimal ÷ decimal. Most children need 6-8 weeks total to become fluent with decimal division.

Do the answer keys show the decimal placement?

Answer keys provide the final correctly formatted decimal answer. Encourage your child to show their work: write the moved decimal points, then divide. This allows you to see where errors occur.

Free • No registration required • 10 worksheets per day