Long Division Worksheets

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Free printable long division worksheet generator

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Difficulty

Easy: 3-digit ÷ 1-digit · Medium: 4-digit ÷ 1-digit · Hard: 5-digit ÷ 2-digit

Dividend (digits)

Divisor (digits)

Remainders

Number of problems

Instructions

Include solution page

Paper format:

A4 Letter

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Why Long Division Worksheets Work

Long division is one of the most important algorithms students learn in primary school. Unlike mental arithmetic, it has a clear, repeatable four-step sequence — divide, multiply, subtract, bring down — and mastering that sequence builds the foundation for algebra, fractions, and decimal arithmetic later on.

These worksheets give each problem generous working space so students can write every step clearly, check their own work, and build the muscle memory that makes the process automatic. Because every worksheet is generated randomly, no two are alike — the whole class can practise at the same time without any risk of copying.

How to Use the Worksheet

Choose your difficulty level and adjust the dividend size, divisor size, and remainder setting if needed.
Click Create to generate a new set of problems.
Click Download to save the PDF. Enable the solution toggle first if you want an answer key on a second page.
Print and distribute. Students write the quotient on the line above the dividend and show their working steps in the space below.

Related Long Division Worksheets:

Long Division With Remainders
Every problem is guaranteed to produce a remainder — targeted practice at the final step.
Long Division Without Remainders
Exact division only — ideal for building the core algorithm before introducing remainders.
2-Digit Divisor Worksheets
Step up to 2-digit divisors, where students must estimate and trial-multiply.

FAQ — Long Division Worksheets Worksheet

How does a long division worksheet work?

Each problem is displayed in the traditional long division format — divisor on the left with a bracket, dividend inside the bracket, and a horizontal line above where the quotient is written. Students use the space below to show the divide, multiply, subtract, and bring-down steps.

What is the difference between Easy, Medium, and Hard?

Easy uses 3-digit dividends and 1-digit divisors, keeping all numbers small while students learn the algorithm. Medium uses 4-digit dividends and 1-digit divisors for more practice with carrying. Hard uses 5-digit dividends and 2-digit divisors, which requires estimation and is typical of Grades 5-6.

Does the worksheet include an answer key?

Yes. Enable the "Include solution page" toggle before downloading. A second page is added to the PDF with the quotient (and remainder where applicable) filled in above each division bracket.

How many different worksheets can I generate?

Every click of the Create button generates a completely new set of randomly chosen problems, so the number of unique worksheets is practically unlimited.