AI generatedNumberKS3 / GCSE

Dividing numbers in standard form

Dividing numbers in standard form.

  • is standard form when for positive numbers.
  • Multiply or divide: combine the leading numbers and use index laws. Add or subtract: make the powers match first.
  • Check the leading number at the end and adjust the power if needed.

Example 1

Write the answer in standard form.

Divide the leading numbers and subtract the powers.Normalise the leading number. An exact fraction is retained if its decimal recurs.

Example 2

Write the answer in standard form.

Divide the leading numbers and subtract the powers.Normalise the leading number. An exact fraction is retained if its decimal recurs.

Your turn

Question 1

Write the answer in standard form.

Check answer
Divide the leading numbers and subtract the powers.Normalise the leading number. An exact fraction is retained if its decimal recurs.
Question 2

Write the answer in standard form.

Check answer
Divide the leading numbers and subtract the powers.Normalise the leading number. An exact fraction is retained if its decimal recurs.
Question 3

Write the answer in standard form.

Check answer
Divide the leading numbers and subtract the powers.Normalise the leading number. An exact fraction is retained if its decimal recurs.
Question 4

Write the answer in standard form.

Check answer
Divide the leading numbers and subtract the powers.Normalise the leading number. An exact fraction is retained if its decimal recurs.
Question 5

Write the answer in standard form.

Check answer
Divide the leading numbers and subtract the powers.Normalise the leading number. An exact fraction is retained if its decimal recurs.
← All Number cardsReport a mistake