Practice Advanced Division
Master decimal division, fraction division, and long division with multi-digit divisors for pre-algebra success.
By sixth grade, division extends to decimals and fractions and is applied to ratios and unit rates. Division is essential for understanding slope, density, and speed in pre-algebra. A child who does not understand decimal and fraction division will struggle significantly in middle school math.
Our division worksheets build fluency with all division operations. The sixth grade math hub offers more resources for a complete curriculum.
Master advanced division with these strategies
Multiply divisor and dividend by power of 10 to make divisor whole. Then divide as usual. For 6.25 ÷ 0.5: multiply both by 10 = 62.5 ÷ 5 = 12.5.
Keep, Change, Flip: Keep first fraction, change ÷ to ×, flip second fraction. 2/3 ÷ 3/4 = 2/3 × 4/3 = 8/9.
Divide to find unit rates. 120 miles in 2 hours = 120 ÷ 2 = 60 miles per hour. $15 for 5 items = 15 ÷ 5 = $3 per item.
Long division review and decimal division with divisors that are whole numbers.
Decimal division with decimal divisors and fraction division with like denominators.
Fraction division with mixed numbers, unit rate problems, and word problems.
For some children, the gap is not in practice — it is in the conceptual foundation that makes decimal and fraction operations make sense. If your child cannot explain why dividing by a decimal works or struggles with the "Keep, Change, Flip" rule, worksheets alone will not bridge that gap. Our Pre-Algebra Foundations course (grades 6-8) covers the full progression from operations through ratios, percentages, and introductory algebra. You can also browse all available courses and planners on the resources page.
View Pre-Algebra Foundations — $57Everything you need to know about teaching sixth grade division
By the end of sixth grade, students should divide multi-digit numbers fluently, divide decimals to thousandths, divide fractions and mixed numbers, and solve division word problems involving ratios and percentages.
If dividing by a decimal, multiply both divisor and dividend by a power of 10 to make the divisor a whole number. Then divide as usual. Place decimal point in quotient directly above the decimal in the dividend.
Teach "Keep, Change, Flip": Keep the first fraction, change division to multiplication, flip the second fraction (reciprocal). For 2/3 ÷ 3/4 = 2/3 × 4/3 = 8/9.
Division is essential for finding unit rates and percentages. A unit rate of 120 miles in 2 hours means 120 ÷ 2 = 60 miles per hour. Percent means per hundred, so 25% means 25 ÷ 100 = 0.25.
6-8 division problems per day is enough. Mix types: decimal division, fraction division, and word problems. Focus on accuracy and understanding.
Mastery means your child can: 1) divide decimals accurately, 2) divide fractions and mixed numbers, 3) apply division to ratio and unit rate problems, 4) solve division word problems, and 5) explain the procedures.
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