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Long Division With Exact Answers

Grade 5 · Stretch challenge · 10 questions · Version PG-TROW6X-G53O

Four children and a teacher collaborate with blocks, patterns, and a notebook.
1.

42 / 7 =

2.

143 / 11 =

3.

42 / 14 =

4.

60 / 5 =

5.

21 / 3 =

6.

12 / 4 =

7.

60 / 10 =

8.

42 / 3 =

9.

168 / 12 =

10.

110 / 10 =

Answers and teaching notes

Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.

Show answers for version 9
  1. 42 / 7 =6
  2. 143 / 11 =13
  3. 42 / 14 =3
  4. 60 / 5 =12
  5. 21 / 3 =7
  6. 12 / 4 =3
  7. 60 / 10 =6
  8. 42 / 3 =14
  9. 168 / 12 =14
  10. 110 / 10 =11

Worked example

672 / 8 = 84. Divide, multiply, subtract, and bring down each place.

Common mistake

Forgetting a zero in the quotient when a place value divides to zero.

Helpful hint

Use the cycle: divide, multiply, subtract, bring down.