Division with Remainders Worksheets
Find a whole-number quotient and a remainder smaller than the divisor.
Before you begin
Read place values and recall basic addition, subtraction and multiplication facts.
Worked example
Divide 42 by 5. Give a quotient and remainder.
- The largest multiple of 5 not exceeding 42 is 40.
- Subtract: 42 − 40 = 2. Check 2 < 5.
Answer: 8 remainder 2
Check your result using the method in the example before moving to the next question.
Choose your level
- Easy: Use smaller quantities with one step.
- Medium: Use larger quantities and regroup where needed.
- Hard: Use larger values or work backwards.
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Try six questions below, or choose a full set at your level.
1
Divide 17 by 3. Give a quotient and remainder.
2
Divide 17 by 7. Give a quotient and remainder.
3
Divide 57 by 8. Give a quotient and remainder.
4
Divide 31 by 7. Give a quotient and remainder.
5
Divide 56 by 6. Give a quotient and remainder.
6
Divide 84 by 9. Give a quotient and remainder.
Answer Key
1. 5 remainder 22. 2 remainder 33. 7 remainder 14. 4 remainder 35. 9 remainder 26. 9 remainder 3