Division practice
Practice dividing whole numbers of up to 5 digits. Every problem divides exactly, with no remainder, so the answer is always a whole number. Free, with no sign-up.
How to practice
- Choose how many digits the number to divide and the divisor have.
- Press New problem and work out the quotient, on paper if you like.
- Type the answer and press Check.
The problem is shown in columns like the other operations: the number to divide on top, the divisor under it with the ÷ sign, and the answer below. Work it out with the method from school, then type the quotient. The divisor never has more digits than the number being divided, and one-digit divisors start at 2.
Which level to choose
| Digits (top ÷ bottom) | Example | Usually practiced around age |
|---|---|---|
| 2 ÷ 1 | 56 ÷ 8 | 8 to 9 |
| 3 ÷ 1 | 744 ÷ 6 | 9 to 10 |
| 4 ÷ 1 | 4368 ÷ 7 | 9 to 11 |
| Two-digit divisors | 1296 ÷ 24 | 10 to 11 |
A two-digit number divided by one digit is the times tables backwards: 56 ÷ 8 asks which number times 8 makes 56. Take the ages as a rough guide; school years differ from country to country.
An example
| 7 | 4 | 4 | |
| ÷ | 6 | ||
| 1 | 2 | 4 |
744 ÷ 6 = 124, because 124 × 6 = 744.
Check with multiplication
Multiplying the answer by the divisor must give the top number. Every problem here divides exactly, so there's never a remainder to add.
Common slips
- Leaving out a zero in the middle of the answer, as in 618 ÷ 6 = 103.
- A times-table fact that isn't secure yet.
- Stopping too early, before every digit of the top number has been used.
Questions
Are there remainders?
No. Every problem divides exactly.
Does my child have to use a particular method?
No. Kids Love Math only checks the answer, so your child can use the method taught at school.
Are the coins saved?
Yes, in this browser on this device. They aren't sent anywhere, and clearing the browser's data removes them. Family accounts, coming soon, will keep them safe.
More practice: addition, subtraction and multiplication.