This math topic challenges students with division problems involving whole numbers and powers of ten. It focuses on simplifying these problems by manipulating the placement of powers of ten in both the numerator and the denominator. Students are presented with various division expressions and tasked with restructuring them to either a simpler fraction or a whole number, using the concept of powers of ten effectively. This is part of a broader study on fractions, decimals, and percents, enhancing understanding of numerical relationships and scaling.

Work on practice problems directly here, or download the printable pdf worksheet to practice offline.

more
View

Division - Power of Ten Equivalent - Whole Numbers Worksheet

Mobius Math Academy logo
Division - Power of Ten Equivalent - Whole Numbers
1
Make this problem simpler by adding or removing powers of ten from top and bottom.
A LaTex expression showing 600 over 300
a A LaTex expression showing 6 over 3
b A LaTex expression showing 600 over 3
c A LaTex expression showing 6 over 300
d A LaTex expression showing 60 over 3
e A LaTex expression showing 60 over 30
f A LaTex expression showing 6 over 30
2
Make this problem simpler by adding or removing powers of ten from top and bottom.
A LaTex expression showing 500 over 100
a A LaTex expression showing 5 over 100
b A LaTex expression showing 5 over 10
c A LaTex expression showing 5
d A LaTex expression showing 50 over 10
e A LaTex expression showing 50
f A LaTex expression showing 500
3
Make this problem simpler by adding or removing powers of ten from top and bottom.
A LaTex expression showing 300 over 100
a A LaTex expression showing 3 over 100
b A LaTex expression showing 300
c A LaTex expression showing 3
d A LaTex expression showing 30 over 10
e A LaTex expression showing 30
4
Make this problem simpler by adding or removing powers of ten from top and bottom.
A LaTex expression showing 800 over 900
a A LaTex expression showing 8 over 90
b A LaTex expression showing 80 over 9
c A LaTex expression showing 80 over 90
d A LaTex expression showing 8 over 900
e A LaTex expression showing 800 over 9
f A LaTex expression showing 8 over 9
5
Make this problem simpler by adding or removing powers of ten from top and bottom.
A LaTex expression showing 400 over 900
a A LaTex expression showing 40 over 9
b A LaTex expression showing 4 over 900
c A LaTex expression showing 4 over 90
d A LaTex expression showing 40 over 90
e A LaTex expression showing 4 over 9
f A LaTex expression showing 400 over 9
6
Make this problem simpler by adding or removing powers of ten from top and bottom.
A LaTex expression showing 100 over 800
a A LaTex expression showing 10 over 80
b A LaTex expression showing 1 over 800
c A LaTex expression showing 10 over 8
d A LaTex expression showing 100 over 8
e A LaTex expression showing 1 over 8
f A LaTex expression showing 1 over 80
7
Make this problem simpler by adding or removing powers of ten from top and bottom.
A LaTex expression showing 700 over 200
a A LaTex expression showing 7 over 20
b A LaTex expression showing 70 over 2
c A LaTex expression showing 70 over 20
d A LaTex expression showing 7 over 200
e A LaTex expression showing 700 over 2
f A LaTex expression showing 7 over 2
8
Make this problem simpler by adding or removing powers of ten from top and bottom.
A LaTex expression showing 500 over 700
a A LaTex expression showing 5 over 700
b A LaTex expression showing 500 over 7
c A LaTex expression showing 50 over 70
d A LaTex expression showing 50 over 7
e A LaTex expression showing 5 over 70
f A LaTex expression showing 5 over 7