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# Dividing by a decimal - scaffolded questions
- URL: https://www.esheets.io/dividing-by-a-decimal/
- Published: 2025-11-22T21:57:21.000Z
- Updated: 2026-07-19T15:43:35.000Z
- Author: Richard Linnington
- Tags: Maths, Number, Tools

Dividing by a decimal might seem tricky at first, but it’s a useful skill in everyday life—like when you're figuring out how far you can travel on a tank of fuel. Mastering it helps you make sense of real-world numbers with confidence. [Jump to the questions](#practise-now)

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## Practise now

Master dividing by decimals without a calculator

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Ready to practise? You'll learn to convert decimal divisions into integer divisions, then solve them using the bus stop method. 

Start Practice 

### Stage 1: Rewrite the Problem

Make the divisor a whole number by multiplying both numbers by the same power of 10.

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### Stage 2: Solve

Fill in the boxes. Don't forget to carry the remainders!

Finish 

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