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Division Basics Worksheet

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Division Basics Worksheet

Read each question carefully. Show your thinking where asked.

Division Words

1.In 18 ÷ 3 = 6, what is the name for the number being divided?
2.In 18 ÷ 3 = 6, what is the name for the number we divide by?
3.In 18 ÷ 3 = 6, what is the name for the answer?

Share and Group

4.Twenty-one shells are shared equally between 3 children. How many shells does each child receive? Write a division sentence too.
5.Draw circles around the objects to show 24 counters arranged in groups of 6. Then write how many groups you made and the matching division sentence.
6.A baker packs 32 muffins equally into 4 boxes. How many muffins go in each box? Write the division sentence.
7.Choose the division sentence that matches this story: 28 toy cars are put into 7 equal tubs. How many cars are in each tub?
  • 28 ÷ 7 = 4
  • 7 ÷ 28 = 4
  • 28 × 7 = 4
  • 28 ÷ 4 = 7
8.Match each division sentence with its answer.
  • 36 ÷ 6
  • 40 ÷ 5
  • 27 ÷ 3
  • 48 ÷ 8
  • 6
  • 6
  • 8
  • 9

Calculate and Explain

9.Work out 45 ÷ 5. You may use the related multiplication fact to check your answer.
10.A sports club lines up 42 players in 6 equal rows. How many players are in each row? Explain how you worked it out.
11.There are 35 pencils to share equally among 5 tables. How many pencils should go on each table? Write the division sentence.

3 printable pages

  • Division Basics Worksheet, page 1 of 3: Division Words, Share and Group

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  • Division Basics Worksheet, page 2 of 3: Calculate and Explain

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  • Division Basics Worksheet, page 3 of 3: 10. A sports club lines up 42 players in 6 equal rows. How many players are in each row?…

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