Decimals Worksheet — KS2 — Beginner
Decimals worksheet for Key Stage 2 / Year 3-6 (Ages 7-11). Beginner level maths practice, aligned to the UK National Curriculum. Print-ready with answer key included.
Exploring Decimals: A Beginner's Guide
Key Stage 2 / Year 3-6 (Ages 7-11) - Beginner Level
Instructions: This worksheet will introduce you to the basics of decimals. You'll practice converting fractions to decimals, comparing decimal values, and solving simple decimal addition problems. Follow the instructions for each activity carefully and use the answer spaces provided.
Understanding Decimal Place Value
Read each decimal number and write down the value of the underlined digit. Remember, the first digit after the decimal point is the tenths place, followed by the hundredths place.
1. 4.5_3
2. 0.7_8
3. 6.2_1
4. 9.0_4
5. 3.9_6
Converting Fractions to Decimals
Convert the following fractions into decimals. Use the division method where the numerator is divided by the denominator.
1. 1/2 =
2. 3/4 =
3. 5/10 =
4. 7/8 =
5. 2/5 =
Comparing Decimals
For each pair of decimals, write the greater than (>), less than (<), or equal to (=) symbol between them.
1. 0.5 ___ 0.55
2. 0.75 ___ 0.57
3. 0.9 ___ 0.90
4. 0.33 ___ 0.3
5. 0.8 ___ 0.88
Decimal Addition
Add the following decimal numbers. Align the decimal points before adding.
1. 2.5 + 3.4 =
2. 1.7 + 2.8 =
3. 4.6 + 0.9 =
4. 3.3 + 2.2 =
5. 5.5 + 1.5 =
Decimal Subtraction
Subtract the following decimal numbers. Make sure to line up the decimal points correctly.
1. 5.6 - 2.3 =
2. 4.8 - 1.2 =
3. 7.9 - 3.5 =
4. 6.4 - 4.4 =
5. 9.0 - 0.7 =
Rounding Decimals
Round each decimal to the nearest whole number.
1. 4.6
2. 3.2
3. 5.8
4. 7.1
5. 2.9
Decimal Word Problems
Solve the following word problems. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
1. Sarah bought 2.5 kg of apples and 1.8 kg of bananas. How much fruit did she buy in total?
2. A ribbon is 4.7 metres long. If 2.3 metres is cut off, how much ribbon is left?
3. Tom has £5.50. He spends £2.75 on a book. How much money does he have left?
Fill in the Decimal Table
Complete the table by filling in the missing decimal values. Use the patterns to help you.
| Decimal | 0.1 | 0.2 | |
| 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 | |
| 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.1 | |
| 1.3 |
Activity 1: 3 ; 8 ; 1 ; 4 ; 6
Activity 2: 0.5 ; 0.75 ; 0.5 ; 0.875 ; 0.4
Activity 3: < ; > ; = ; > ; <
Activity 4: 5.9 ; 4.5 ; 5.5 ; 5.5 ; 7.0
Activity 5: 3.3 ; 3.6 ; 4.4 ; 2.0 ; 8.3
Activity 6: 5 ; 3 ; 6 ; 7 ; 3
Activity 7: 4.3 kg ; 2.4 metres ; £2.75
Activity 8: 0.3 ; 0.6 ; 0.9 ; 1.2
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