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Free printable decimal division worksheets with step-by-step answer keys. Practice dividing decimals by whole numbers and moving decimal points in decimal divisors for Grades 5โ€“7.

๐Ÿ“Aligned to Common Core State Standards (CCSS)ยท15-20 min per sheet
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0.22รท0.2= ย ______
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2.59รท0.7= ย ______
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1.36รท0.4= ย ______
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0.36รท0.3= ย ______
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0.24รท0.4= ย ______
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0.36รท0.3= ย ______
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1.7รท0.5= ย ______
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1.53รท0.9= ย ______
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2.87รท0.7= ย ______
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1.44รท0.4= ย ______
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Total Problems: 10
1.
0.22รท0.2= 1.1
1. Shift Decimal in Divisor: Multiply divisor and dividend by 10^1 โ†’ 2.2 รท 2
2. Divide: 2.2 รท 2 = 1.1
3. Value: 1.1 (Check: 1.1 ร— 0.2 = 0.22) โœ…
2.
2.59รท0.7= 3.7
1. Shift Decimal in Divisor: Multiply divisor and dividend by 10^1 โ†’ 25.9 รท 7
2. Divide: 25.9 รท 7 = 3.7
3. Value: 3.7 (Check: 3.7 ร— 0.7 = 2.59) โœ…
3.
1.36รท0.4= 3.4
1. Shift Decimal in Divisor: Multiply divisor and dividend by 10^1 โ†’ 13.6 รท 4
2. Divide: 13.6 รท 4 = 3.4
3. Value: 3.4 (Check: 3.4 ร— 0.4 = 1.36) โœ…
4.
0.36รท0.3= 1.2
1. Shift Decimal in Divisor: Multiply divisor and dividend by 10^1 โ†’ 3.6 รท 3
2. Divide: 3.6 รท 3 = 1.2
3. Value: 1.2 (Check: 1.2 ร— 0.3 = 0.36) โœ…
5.
0.24รท0.4= 0.6
1. Shift Decimal in Divisor: Multiply divisor and dividend by 10^1 โ†’ 2.4 รท 4
2. Divide: 2.4 รท 4 = 0.6
3. Value: 0.6 (Check: 0.6 ร— 0.4 = 0.24) โœ…
6.
0.36รท0.3= 1.2
1. Shift Decimal in Divisor: Multiply divisor and dividend by 10^1 โ†’ 3.6 รท 3
2. Divide: 3.6 รท 3 = 1.2
3. Value: 1.2 (Check: 1.2 ร— 0.3 = 0.36) โœ…
7.
1.7รท0.5= 3.4
1. Shift Decimal in Divisor: Multiply divisor and dividend by 10^1 โ†’ 17 รท 5
2. Divide: 17 รท 5 = 3.4
3. Value: 3.4 (Check: 3.4 ร— 0.5 = 1.7) โœ…
8.
1.53รท0.9= 1.7
1. Shift Decimal in Divisor: Multiply divisor and dividend by 10^1 โ†’ 15.3 รท 9
2. Divide: 15.3 รท 9 = 1.7
3. Value: 1.7 (Check: 1.7 ร— 0.9 = 1.53) โœ…
9.
2.87รท0.7= 4.1
1. Shift Decimal in Divisor: Multiply divisor and dividend by 10^1 โ†’ 28.7 รท 7
2. Divide: 28.7 รท 7 = 4.1
3. Value: 4.1 (Check: 4.1 ร— 0.7 = 2.87) โœ…
10.
1.44รท0.4= 3.6
1. Shift Decimal in Divisor: Multiply divisor and dividend by 10^1 โ†’ 14.4 รท 4
2. Divide: 14.4 รท 4 = 3.6
3. Value: 3.6 (Check: 3.6 ร— 0.4 = 1.44) โœ…
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Worksheet Info

Categoryarithmetic
Grade LevelGrades 5-7
DifficultyDecimal Dividend รท Whole (8.4 รท 2) to Decimal รท Decimal (4.8 รท 0.6, 7.5 รท 0.25)
Time15-20 min

Skills Practiced

  • โœ“ Dividing decimals by single-digit and multi-digit whole numbers
  • โœ“ Shifting the decimal point by powers of 10 to make the divisor a whole number
  • โœ“ Lining up the decimal point in the quotient directly above the dividend
  • โœ“ Dividing until the quotient terminates without remainders
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Mastering Dividing Decimals: Core Concepts & Mental Models

Free printable decimal division worksheets with step-by-step answer keys. Practice dividing decimals by whole numbers and moving decimal points in decimal divisors for Grades 5โ€“7.

โš ๏ธ Common Mistakes & Teacher Fixes

โš ๏ธMoving the decimal point in the divisor without moving it in the dividend (e.g., rewriting 4.8 รท 0.6 as 4.8 รท 6 = 0.8 instead of 48 รท 6 = 8).

Why students stumble: Division is a fraction (4.8 / 0.6). Multiplying only the denominator by 10 changes the value of the fraction by a factor of 10.

Teacher Fix:
โš ๏ธLeaving a remainder (e.g., writing 7 รท 2 = 3 R 1 instead of decimal quotient 3.5).

Why students stumble: In decimal arithmetic, remainders are expressed as fractional/decimal place values, not integer remainders.

Teacher Fix:
โš ๏ธMisaligning quotient digits over the dividend digits.

Why students stumble: Column misalignment causes missing zeros in the quotient (e.g., getting 3.5 instead of 3.05).

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โ“ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the core learning objective for dividing decimals?

Free printable decimal division worksheets with step-by-step answer keys. Practice dividing decimals by whole numbers and moving decimal points in decimal divisors for Grades 5โ€“7.

What is the most common mistake students make with dividing decimals?

A frequent pitfall is: "Moving the decimal point in the divisor without moving it in the dividend (e.g., rewriting 4.8 รท 0.6 as 4.8 รท 6 = 0.8 instead of 48 รท 6 = 8).". Why students stumble: Division is a fraction (4.8 / 0.6). Multiplying only the denominator by 10 changes the value of the fraction by a factor of 10. How to fix it: undefined

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