Free 3-Digit by 1-Digit Long Division Worksheets (Grades 4-5)

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PanMaths.com3-Digit by 1-Digit Long Division WorksheetsSet A (Standard)
Name: __________________________
Date: _____________ Period: ____
Score: _____ / 6
Directions: Solve each problem carefully. Show all intermediate work in the workspace provided.
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4
4
9
4
Quotient:
2.
7
2
2
6
Quotient:
3.
9
4
5
8
Quotient:
4.
4
1
1
6
Quotient:
5.
6
2
6
1
Quotient:
6.
3
3
9
4
Quotient:
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PanMaths.comAnswer Key & Worked Solutions • Set A (Standard)
Answer Key
Total Problems: 6
Teacher & Parent Guide: Intermediate evaluation steps are provided for step-by-step grading and student self-correction.
1.
4
123 R 2
4
9
4
Quotient:123 R 2
1. Divide 4 ÷ 4 = 1 (1 × 4 = 4), Subtract 4 - 4 = 0, Bring down 9 → 9
2. Divide 9 ÷ 4 = 2 (2 × 4 = 8), Subtract 9 - 8 = 1, Bring down 4 → 14
3. Divide 14 ÷ 4 = 3 (3 × 4 = 12), Remainder = 2
Final Quotient: 123 R 2 (Check: 123 × 4 + 2 = 494) ✅
2.
7
32 R 2
2
2
6
Quotient:32 R 2
1. Divide 22 ÷ 7 = 3 (3 × 7 = 21), Subtract 22 - 21 = 1, Bring down 6 → 16
2. Divide 16 ÷ 7 = 2 (2 × 7 = 14), Remainder = 2
Final Quotient: 32 R 2 (Check: 32 × 7 + 2 = 226) ✅
3.
9
50 R 8
4
5
8
Quotient:50 R 8
1. Divide 45 ÷ 9 = 5 (5 × 9 = 45), Subtract 45 - 45 = 0, Bring down 8 → 8
2. Divide 8 ÷ 9 = 0 (0 × 9 = 0), Remainder = 8
Final Quotient: 50 R 8 (Check: 50 × 9 + 8 = 458) ✅
4.
4
29
1
1
6
Quotient:29
1. Divide 11 ÷ 4 = 2 (2 × 4 = 8), Subtract 11 - 8 = 3, Bring down 6 → 36
2. Divide 36 ÷ 4 = 9 (9 × 4 = 36), Remainder = 0
Final Quotient: 29 (Check: 29 × 4 = 116) ✅
5.
6
43 R 3
2
6
1
Quotient:43 R 3
1. Divide 26 ÷ 6 = 4 (4 × 6 = 24), Subtract 26 - 24 = 2, Bring down 1 → 21
2. Divide 21 ÷ 6 = 3 (3 × 6 = 18), Remainder = 3
Final Quotient: 43 R 3 (Check: 43 × 6 + 3 = 261) ✅
6.
3
131 R 1
3
9
4
Quotient:131 R 1
1. Divide 3 ÷ 3 = 1 (1 × 3 = 3), Subtract 3 - 3 = 0, Bring down 9 → 9
2. Divide 9 ÷ 3 = 3 (3 × 3 = 9), Subtract 9 - 9 = 0, Bring down 4 → 4
3. Divide 4 ÷ 3 = 1 (1 × 3 = 3), Remainder = 1
Final Quotient: 131 R 1 (Check: 131 × 3 + 1 = 394) ✅
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Worksheet Info

Categoryarithmetic
Grade LevelGrades 4-5
DifficultyStandard to Remainders
Time15-20 min

Skills Practiced

  • 3-digit by 1-digit division
  • DMSB quotient unravelling
  • Quotients with remainders
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💡 1. Remember DMSB (Does McDonalds Serve Burgers?)

Divide, Multiply, Subtract, Bring Down. Say the mantra on every single step of the calculation.

💡 2. Align Quotient Digits Above the Right Column

If dividing into the tens digit, place the quotient digit directly above the tens digit of the dividend.

💡 3. Check with Multiplication

Verify your answer: (Quotient × Divisor) + Remainder = Dividend.

The 4-Step DMSB Division Algorithm

Long division uses a repeating 4-step memory cycle:

  1. D — Divide: How many times does the divisor fit into the current working number?
  2. M — Multiply: Multiply the quotient digit by the divisor.
  3. S — Subtract: Subtract that product from the working number to find the remainder.
  4. B — Bring Down: Bring down the next digit from the dividend to form the new working number.

Repeat DMSB until all digits have been brought down!

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Targeted drills to prevent dropping middle zeros in 3-digit division.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What grade is 3-digit by 1-digit division taught in?

3-digit by 1-digit division is a central Grade 4 Common Core standard (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.NBT.B.6) and reinforced in Grade 5.

Do these worksheets include problems with remainders?

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