★Divide Decimals
Grade 5 Math Worksheet
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Find the quotients.
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5th Grade Divide Decimals worksheets
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About this worksheet
Dividing a decimal by a whole number works like short division with the decimal point carried straight up into the answer. Dividing by a decimal is easier once both numbers are multiplied by 10 or 100, which turns the divisor into a whole number without changing the answer.
This fifth grade sheet has nine quotients that come out exactly, some decimals divided by whole numbers and some decimals divided by decimals, each worked in a long division bracket. Each version has different numbers, and the answer key gives every quotient.
What your child will learn
- Divide a decimal by a whole number
- Divide a decimal by a decimal
- Carry the decimal point up
- Check with multiplication
Common Core standard: 5.NBT.B.7
Worked example
0.85 ÷ 5 = 0.17, because 5 × 0.17 = 0.85.
Common mistake
Losing the decimal point, so 0.85 ÷ 5 becomes 17.
Helpful hint
Multiply your answer by the divisor. If you get the first number back, the quotient is right.
Questions parents ask
What is the most common mistake with divide decimals?
Losing the decimal point, so 0.85 ÷ 5 becomes 17.
How can I help my child with divide decimals?
Multiply your answer by the divisor. If you get the first number back, the quotient is right.
Are these 5th grade math worksheets free to print?
Yes. All 6 printable versions on this page are free to download and print, with no account needed.
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