Long Division - Worksheet 1 - 4th Grade
EasyUse long division to divide multi-digit numbers (Easy)
12 problems · 20-30 minutes · Skills: division, algorithms
About This Worksheet
This easy-level worksheet contains 12 problems designed for 4th Grade students practicing long division. Easy worksheets use simpler numbers and straightforward problem types to build confidence and reinforce foundational skills.
Long division is one of the most important computational algorithms in mathematics. It builds systematic, multi-step thinking and is directly connected to dividing polynomials and understanding fractions as division.
- Apply the long division algorithm step-by-step: divide, multiply, subtract, bring down
- Divide 3- and 4-digit dividends by 1-digit divisors
- Use estimation to check quotients for reasonableness
- Identify when to write a zero in the quotient as a placeholder
- Verify long division answers by multiplying quotient by divisor and adding the remainder
How to Solve: Worked Example
- How many times does 4 go into 9? Twice (4 × 2 = 8). Write 2 above.
- Subtract: 9 − 8 = 1. Bring down the 6 to get 16.
- How many times does 4 go into 16? Four times (4 × 4 = 16). Write 4.
- Subtract: 16 − 16 = 0. No remainder.
- Answer: 24.
Answer Key
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