How to divide by 5 in your head

For ages 5 to 8 (Years 1 to 3) · 2-minute read · free worksheet

Dividing by 5 is the same as doubling and dividing by 10. Doubling and knocking off a zero are both easy.

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How it works

  1. Double the number.
  2. Divide by 10 (take off the zero).

Worked example

35 ÷ 5: double 35 is 70. 70 ÷ 10 = 7. So 35 ÷ 5 = 7.

Top tip

It works for big numbers too: 195 ÷ 5, double is 390, divide by 10 is 39.
How to divide by 5 in your head: 35 ÷ 5 = ? Double = 70, ÷ 10 = 7

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