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2 Decimal by Decimal Division HW

10 questions

5th - 5th Grade

Mathematics

2 Decimal by Decimal Division HW is a free Grade 5 mathematics worksheet that builds fluency with dividing decimals by decimals. Students identify the dividend, divisor, and quotient in 5.42 ÷ 0.2 = 27.1; use multiplication by powers of ten to create equivalent division expressions; and solve problems such as 3.6 ÷ 0.6 and 17.43 ÷ 0.3. The 10-item set combines six multiple-choice questions with matching, drag-and-drop, and fill-in-the-blank tasks. It also applies decimal division to trail-mix and mini-burger word problems, helping students connect quotient calculations to equal-size groups and unit rates. Bilingual English-Spanish prompts appear in several items, supporting access for multilingual learners. The worksheet is available as a free printable PDF and includes an answer key for independent practice, homework, review, or assessment.

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2 Decimal by Decimal Division HW

Total questions: 10

Name
Class
Date
1.

Fill in the blank:

.5 x ____ = 5

a)

10

b)

100

c)

1,000

d)

.1

2.

Use the following problem to identify the parts of a division problem.

Usa el siguiente problema para identificar las partes de un problema de división.

5.42 ÷ .2 = 27.1

5.24

Dividend

Dividendo

.2

Divisor

27.1

Quotient

cociente

3.

When dividing by a decimal, to create an equivalent expression we can ​ (a)   the ​ (b)   by as many powers of ten to create a whole number. Then you multiply the dividend by the same number of powers of ten.

Al dividir por un decimal, para crear una expresión equivalente, podemos ​ ________ el ​ ________ por tantas potencias de diez para crear un número entero. Luego multiplicas el dividendo por el mismo número de potencias de diez.

Choose from the below words
multiply
divisor
dividend
divide
add
subtract
quotient
4.

Which expression is equivalent to 8.4 ÷ .28.4\ \div\ .2 ?

¿Qué expresión es equivalente a 8.4 ÷ .2?

a)

8.4 ÷ 2

b)

84 ÷ 2

c)

.84 ÷ .2

d)

840 ÷ 2

5.

Which expression is equivalent to 8.4 ÷ 1.28.4\ \div\ 1.2 ?

¿Qué expresión es equivalente a 8.4 ÷ 1.2?

a)

84 ÷ 12

b)

8.4 ÷ 12

c)

84 ÷ 1.2

d)

.84 ÷ 1.2

6.
Divide:
3.6 ÷ 0.6
a)
6
b)
60
c)
600
d)
.6
7.

Solve for the quotient:

9.4 ÷ .2 9.4\ \div\ .2\

(a)  

8.

17.43 ÷ .3

(a)  

9.

Hank has a large bag of trail mix that weighs 7.8 pounds. He uses the mix in the large bag to make bags each containing 0.6 pound of mix. How many bags containing 0.6 pound can be made?

Hank tiene una bolsa grande de frutos secos que pesa 7.8 libras. Usa la mezcla en la bolsa grande para hacer bolsas que contienen cada una 0.6 libras de mezcla. ¿Cuántas bolsas de 0.6 libras se pueden hacer?

a)

13

b)

1.3

c)

14

d)

1.4

10.

Babo wants mini hamburger patties to be .2 ounces each. If he has 4.6 ounces of meat, how many mini burgers can he make?

Babo quiere que las minihamburguesas sean de .2 onzas cada una. Si tiene 4.6 onzas de carne, ¿cuántas mini hamburguesas puede hacer?

a)

2.3 burgers

b)

23 burgers

c)

.23 burgers

d)

28 burgers

Answer Key

2 Decimal by Decimal Division HW

Total questions: 10

1.
a)

10

2.

5.24

 - 

Dividend

Dividendo

, 

.2

 - 

Divisor

, 

27.1

 - 

Quotient

cociente

3.
multiply, divisor
4.
b)

84 ÷ 2

5.
a)

84 ÷ 12

6.
a) 6
7.
47
8.
58.1
9.
a)

13

10.
b)

23 burgers

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What does the 2 Decimal by Decimal Division HW worksheet cover?

This Grade 5 worksheet focuses on dividing decimals by decimals by multiplying both the divisor and dividend by powers of ten to create an equivalent expression with a whole-number divisor. Its 10 items use multiple-choice, matching, drag-and-drop, and fill-in-the-blank formats to practise identifying division parts, rewriting expressions such as 8.4 ÷ 0.2 as 84 ÷ 2, solving quotients, and applying the skill to grouping word problems.

How can I use this worksheet to teach dividing decimals by decimals?

Begin by modelling how multiplying both numbers in 8.4 ÷ 0.2 by 10 produces the equivalent expression 84 ÷ 2, then use the drag-and-drop item to reinforce which number is the divisor and which is the dividend. Have students explain their reasoning for the matching and equivalent-expression items before assigning the quotient calculations and the trail-mix and mini-burger problems as independent practice.

What mistakes should I watch for when students complete this decimal division worksheet?

Watch for students moving the decimal in the divisor without multiplying the dividend by the same power of ten, such as changing 8.4 ÷ 0.2 to 8.4 ÷ 2 instead of 84 ÷ 2. Students may also confuse the divisor, dividend, and quotient in the matching task, misplace the decimal in quotients such as 17.43 ÷ 0.3, or choose a decimal answer when the word problem asks how many complete groups can be made.

How do I assign and grade this decimal division worksheet?

The worksheet is available on Wayground as a printable PDF and as a digital quiz, and it includes a complete answer key. For printable submissions, scan student work with the Wayground for Teachers app to help grade responses, or review the digital quiz results in Wayground. The printable format can also support schools that are reducing screen time.

How can I differentiate this decimal division worksheet for my students?

In the worksheet’s Advanced Settings, adjust font spacing and font size to make the decimal-division expressions and multi-step word problems easier to read. You can also enable a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet’s English-Spanish prompts into another language, depending on student needs.

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