Dividing decimals worksheets teach students to divide by a decimal by turning it into a whole number: move the decimal point in both numbers the same number of places, then divide. These free printable dividing decimals worksheets cover decimals divided by whole numbers, decimals divided by decimals and division by powers of ten, with an answer key on every PDF and a maker for new problems.
Quick answer: To divide decimals, make the divisor a whole number by moving the decimal point in both numbers the same number of places, then divide as usual: 3.6 ÷ 0.4 = 36 ÷ 4 = 9. This page has 6 free dividing decimals worksheets (PDF) with answer keys for grades 5 and 6, plus a maker for new problems. Updated October 2026.
Ready-to-print samples
A few of the ready PDFs on this page. The full list is under Ready-to-print worksheets, and the maker above makes new problems on demand.
Decimal divided by whole numberLevel 4 with a full answer key.PDFDivide by a decimalLevel 5 with a full answer key.PDFDecimal divided by whole number (Set B)A second set of problems.PDFDecimal word problemsMoney and measurement problems.PDF
How to divide decimals in three steps
Make the divisor a whole number: move its decimal point to the right until it is a whole number.
Move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places, adding zeros if needed.
Divide as with whole numbers and place the decimal point in the answer directly above its place in the dividend.
Moving both points by the same amount is the same as multiplying both numbers by 10, 100 or 1,000, so the quotient does not change.
Dividing decimals: six worked examples
Each row shows how the problem is rewritten and the answer. Cover the last column and try each problem first:
Problem
Make the divisor a whole number
New problem
Answer
4.2 ÷ 6
Multiply both by 1
4.2 ÷ 6
0.7
0.84 ÷ 4
Multiply both by 1
0.84 ÷ 4
0.21
7.5 ÷ 5
Multiply both by 1
7.5 ÷ 5
1.5
3.6 ÷ 0.4
Multiply both by 10
36 ÷ 4
9
1.44 ÷ 0.12
Multiply both by 100
144 ÷ 12
12
0.9 ÷ 0.03
Multiply both by 100
90 ÷ 3
30
Dividing decimals by whole numbers worksheet
When the divisor is already a whole number, put the decimal point in the answer straight above the point in the dividend and divide. For 4.2 ÷ 6, six goes into 42 seven times, so the answer is 0.7. The first sheets above use this method, with money and measurement problems as examples.
Dividing by 10, 100 and 1,000
Dividing by a power of ten moves the decimal point to the left, one place for each zero:
Problem
Move the decimal point
Answer
45 ÷ 10
1 place left
4.5
45 ÷ 100
2 places left
0.45
3.7 ÷ 10
1 place left
0.37
8.2 ÷ 100
2 places left
0.082
0.6 ÷ 10
1 place left
0.06
Dividing decimals by decimals worksheet
A dividing decimals by decimals worksheet asks children to rewrite the problem first. For 1.44 ÷ 0.12, move both points two places to get 144 ÷ 12 = 12. Check your answer by multiplying: 12 × 0.12 = 1.44. Because division and multiplication are linked, the decimal multiplication worksheets page is a good partner for this one.
Divide decimals worksheet, practice and PDFs
This page is also searched as divide decimals worksheet, decimal division worksheet, decimal division practice and division of decimals worksheets. All of them are the free PDFs above, each with an answer key, for US Letter or A4, with no sign-up. Customize loads the same level into the maker for a fresh set of problems.
Divide decimals to hundredths using place value and strategies
Grade 5
5.NBT.A.2
Divide by powers of 10 and explain the pattern of the decimal point
Grade 6
6.NS.B.3
Fluently divide multi-digit decimals using the standard algorithm
Common mistakes when dividing decimals
Mistake
Example
Fix
Not moving the decimal in both numbers
3.6 ÷ 0.4: moving only the divisor
Move both by the same number of places: 36 ÷ 4 = 9
Misplacing the point in the answer
4.2 ÷ 6 = 7
Place the point straight above the one in the dividend: 0.7
Dropping a zero placeholder
0.9 ÷ 0.03 = 3
Move both two places: 90 ÷ 3 = 30
Dividing the wrong way
0.6 ÷ 3 as 3 ÷ 0.6
The first number is the one being shared: 0.2
A weekly plan for dividing decimals
Day
Focus
Suggested block
Monday
Decimals divided by whole numbers
15 min
Tuesday
Dividing by tenths
15 min
Wednesday
Dividing by hundredths and powers of ten
15 min
Thursday
Word problems and mixed review
15 min
Weekly total
Four short sessions
60 min
Try ten dividing decimals problems
Use this set as a warm-up or a quick check. If the divisor is a decimal, move the decimal point in both numbers the same number of places first. Answers are exact, with no rounding.
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Problem
Answer
1
8.4 ÷ 4
2.1
2
0.96 ÷ 8
0.12
3
7.2 ÷ 0.9
8
4
0.45 ÷ 0.05
9
5
12.5 ÷ 5
2.5
6
3.6 ÷ 0.06
60
7
0.063 ÷ 7
0.009
8
9.75 ÷ 0.25
39
9
4.8 ÷ 0.8
6
10
56.2 ÷ 100
0.562
Why moving both decimal points works
Multiplying both numbers in a division by the same amount does not change the quotient. Take 3.6 ÷ 0.4. Multiplying both by 10 gives 36 ÷ 4, which equals 9. The question “how many 0.4s are in 3.6?” has the same answer as “how many 4s are in 36?”.
The shortcut of “moving the decimal point” is just multiplying by a power of ten. Explain this once, and children stop treating it as a mystery rule. Then the point in the answer lands directly above the new point in the dividend, as in whole-number long division.
Dividing decimals vocabulary
Students answer questions faster when they know the words. These are the terms used on the worksheets and answer keys:
Word
Meaning
Example
Dividend
The number being divided
3.6 in 3.6 ÷ 0.4
Divisor
The number you divide by
0.4 in 3.6 ÷ 0.4
Quotient
The answer to a division
9
Decimal point
The dot that separates whole numbers from parts
3.6
Placeholder zero
A zero added so digits stay in the right place
0.9 ÷ 0.03 becomes 90 ÷ 3
Power of ten
10, 100, 1,000 and so on
100
Real-life uses of dividing decimals
Sharing costs, finding unit prices and splitting measurements all involve dividing decimals. Examples to share with students:
Situation
Division
Answer
A $7.50 pizza is shared equally by 5 friends
7.50 ÷ 5
$1.50 each
A 2.4 meter rope is cut into 0.3 meter pieces
2.4 ÷ 0.3
8 pieces
Juice costs $4.80 for 1.5 liters. What is the price per liter?
4.80 ÷ 1.5
$3.20 per liter
A 12.6 mile trail is walked in 4.5 hours. What is the speed?
12.6 ÷ 4.5
2.8 miles per hour
A $0.96 box of 12 pencils. What does one cost?
0.96 ÷ 12
$0.08
Tips for teachers and parents
Check every answer by multiplying. If 7.2 ÷ 0.9 = 8, then 8 × 0.9 must equal 7.2, and it does. This inverse check is quick and builds confidence, and it also reinforces the decimal multiplication skill.
Estimate first with friendly numbers. 7.2 ÷ 0.9 is close to 7 ÷ 1, so the answer should be about 7 or 8. If a student writes 0.8, the estimate shows the answer is far too small. Ask children to say the division aloud as “how many 0.9s fit in 7.2?” to see why the quotient is bigger than the dividend.
Which dividing decimals worksheet should you start with?
Begin with a decimal divided by a whole number, then move to dividing by a decimal. Set B gives a fresh set of problems for a retest.
Level
Skill
Best for
Level 4
Decimal divided by whole number
Grade 5
Level 5
Dividing by a decimal
Grades 5 and 6
Level 6
Multiply and divide by 10, 100 and 1,000
Grade 5
Level 7
Word problems with decimals
Grades 5 and 6
Frequently asked questions
5 quick answers
Where can I download free dividing decimals worksheets?
Open any worksheet in the Ready-to-print list on this page, choose US Letter or A4, then print or save the PDF. They are free, with answer keys, and no account is needed.
How do you divide decimals?
Make the divisor a whole number by moving the decimal point in both numbers the same number of places, then divide. For example, 3.6 ÷ 0.4 = 36 ÷ 4 = 9.
How do you divide a decimal by a whole number?
Divide as usual and put the decimal point in the answer directly above the point in the dividend. For example, 4.2 ÷ 6 = 0.7.
How do you divide by 10 or 100?
Move the decimal point to the left, one place for 10 and two places for 100.
What grade divides decimals?
Grade 5 divides decimals to hundredths, and grade 6 divides multi-digit decimals fluently.
