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Dividing Decimals By 1 2 Digit Decimals Practice Activities
Class 6 learners practise dividing decimals by decimal divisors with one or two decimal places using place value, estimation, and long division.
Practice that builds confidence
What this skill builds
These Class 6 maths worksheets help children divide decimals by divisors that have one or two decimal places. Learners practise making the divisor a whole number, shifting decimal points correctly, and finding sensible quotients.
The printable activities include decimal division sums, mixed practice, and word-style calculations that strengthen place value understanding. Children work with examples such as 7.2 ÷ 0.6, 45.5 ÷ 1.3, and 6.24 ÷ 0.12 while building accuracy and confidence.
Dividing by decimals asks children to think beyond a memorised rule. They learn that 7.2 ÷ 0.6 can be changed to 72 ÷ 6 because both numbers are multiplied by 10. With two decimal places, 6.24 ÷ 0.12 becomes 624 ÷ 12. This connects decimal division to place value, equivalent expressions, and familiar whole-number division.
Progression in the worksheets
Practice can begin with friendly divisors such as 0.2, 0.5, or 1.5 before moving to divisors like 0.12, 2.25, or 4.8. Children first identify how many places to move the decimal point in the divisor, then apply the same movement to the dividend. As the sums grow, they practise long division with decimal quotients and learn to place zeros when needed.
A simple parent routine
At home, ask your child to read each sum aloud: “dividend divided by divisor.” Next, have them circle the divisor and decide whether to multiply both numbers by 10 or 100. They should rewrite the new whole-number division before solving. After every few sums, ask for an estimate: if 45.5 ÷ 1.3 is close to 45 ÷ 1.5, the answer should be around 30, not 3 or 300.
Classroom uses for teachers
Teachers can use these pages for guided practice after introducing the decimal-shift method, as maths centres for revision, or as short independent checks. Pair work is useful: one child rewrites the expression while the other verifies the decimal movement. The worksheets also support small-group reteaching for learners who confuse the divisor and dividend.
Common errors to watch for
Many children move the decimal point in only one number, forget to add a zero in the dividend, or place the decimal point in the quotient too early. Some divide by 0.4 as if it were 4 without adjusting the dividend. Encourage neat rewriting, lined-up digits, and checking whether the quotient is reasonable.
Free printable PDF download
Use this dividing decimals by 1 2 digit decimals class 6 worksheet page to preview the activity, print it, or download it as a PDF for quick practice. It works well for homework, homeschool lessons, tutoring, morning work, revision, and classroom centers.
Answers and answer key support
After the child completes the worksheet independently, parents and teachers can use the answer support or answer key information to check the work, review mistakes, and choose the next practice step.
Why iBloom worksheets help
The pages focus on the exact Class 6 skill of dividing decimals by one- and two-decimal-place divisors. Clear layouts give space for working, repeated formats build fluency, and varied numbers prevent children from relying on a single pattern. A child-friendly strategy is: make the divisor whole, do the same to the dividend, divide, then estimate to check.
Helpful answers
Frequently asked questions
What does dividing decimals by 1-2 digit decimals mean in these worksheets?
It means children practise division where the divisor is a decimal with one or two decimal places, such as 0.6, 1.3, 0.12, or 2.25.
How should my child start a sum like 6.24 ÷ 0.12?
They should make the divisor a whole number by multiplying both numbers by 100. So 6.24 ÷ 0.12 becomes 624 ÷ 12, which is easier to divide.
Why does the decimal point move in both numbers?
Moving it in both numbers keeps the division equivalent. Multiplying both the dividend and divisor by the same power of 10 changes the form of the sum but not its value.
What mistakes are common in Class 6 decimal division?
Common mistakes include shifting only the divisor, forgetting zeros in the dividend, misplacing the decimal point in the quotient, and not estimating to see if the answer makes sense.
Can these worksheets be used for revision before exams?
Yes. They are suitable for revising decimal division methods, practising long division with decimals, and strengthening accuracy with one- and two-decimal-place divisors.
Is this dividing decimals by 1 2 digit decimals class 6 worksheet free?
Yes. You can preview it for free and use the printable worksheet for home or classroom practice.
Can I download this dividing decimals by 1 2 digit decimals class 6 worksheet as a PDF?
Yes. Use the worksheet download option to save a printable PDF, or print the worksheet directly from the page.
Does this dividing decimals by 1 2 digit decimals class 6 worksheet include answers or an answer key?
When the activity has fixed answers, iBloom includes answer support so parents and teachers can check the completed worksheet.