Dividing by one digit
Level 1 divides by a digit from 3 to 9 (4,872 ÷ 6): sharing and subtracting, short division.
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Guide: step-by-step division worksheets
Division chains more steps than any other written method: estimate, multiply, subtract and bring down the next digit. This division worksheet generator makes new divisions every time, by level, on the 4 mm squares that keep each subtraction under its digit.
- For
- Elementary 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th · Middle & High 7th (ages 8-12)
- Subject
- Mathematics › Arithmetic
- Includes
- Student sheet and answer key
- Format
- A4, to print or save as PDF; new exercises every time
- Price
- Free, no sign-up
- Available in
- Catalan, Spanish, English
Student worksheet 
Answer key Dividing by two digits
Level 2 divides by two digits (7,845 ÷ 23): pupils estimate each digit of the quotient, the step long division hinges on.
Zeros in the quotient
Level 3 sets divisions where a digit brought down is too small to divide (7,228 ÷ 24), so a 0 goes in the quotient.
Mental or written subtraction
Choose whether pupils write only the remainders or also the product they subtract. The answer key follows the method chosen.
Long dividends and custom level
Level 4 divides five digits by two. The custom level sets the digits of the dividend (up to 8) and divisor (up to 4), exact or with a remainder, and zeros in the quotient.
Frequently asked questions about division worksheets
When do children learn long division?
Short division by one digit is taught in Year 5, and long division by two-digit numbers in Year 6.
What is the difference between mental and written subtraction?
With mental subtraction, pupils multiply the quotient digit by the divisor in their head and write only the remainder. With written subtraction, they write the product with a minus sign and subtract underneath, which helps when starting two-digit divisors.
How do I save it as a PDF?
Click “Print”, choose the worksheet, the answer key or both, and pick “Save as PDF” in the print window.
Can I choose exact divisions or ones with a remainder?
Yes, with the Custom level: exact, with a remainder or either, and whether you want zeros in the quotient.
Are there divisions with decimals?
Yes, in decimal operations, which removes the decimal point from the divisor and adds zeros until the division is exact.
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