Divide decimals by whole numbers
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Free printable divide decimals by whole numbers worksheets for 5th grade. Students divide decimal numbers with one or two decimal places by whole number divisors, extending the long division algorithm with careful decimal alignment. Core decimal division practice for 5th grade. Part of our decimals division worksheets collection.
What You'll Learn
- Divide decimal numbers by whole number divisors
- Align the decimal point in the quotient above the dividend's decimal
- Apply long division with decimals including regrouping as needed
FAQ
What is the most important rule when dividing any decimal by a whole number?⌄
Place the decimal point in the quotient directly above the decimal point in the dividend before performing any division steps.
How does dividing a decimal by a whole number compare in difficulty to dividing whole numbers?⌄
The division process is the same — the added step is simply writing the decimal point in the correct position in the quotient at the start.
What happens when a decimal division problem does not divide evenly?⌄
Students can annex zeros to the dividend and continue dividing until the remainder is zero or the desired precision is reached.
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