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Grade 5 Factors & multiples Worksheets & Practice

A factor divides another whole number without a remainder. Discover the strategy, try a few examples, and choose a free printable level.

What your learner will practice

Preparing for middle-school math. Fifth graders strengthen work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages and mathematical expressions.

With factors & multiples in Grade 5, the goal is to build understanding and to explain the method, not just get a number. Take breaks and repeat short sessions when needed.

How to solve factors & multiples problems

  1. 1Test possible divisors using multiplication facts.
  2. 2Check whether the quotient is a whole number.
  3. 3List factor pairs to confirm.
Common mistake to watch for

Do not confuse a factor with a multiple.

Try these six examples

Read each question, solve on paper, and then check the answer. The full printable sets below provide 20 new problems each.

  1. Is 11 a factor of 38? (Yes/No) Answer: No
  2. Is 3 a factor of 19? (Yes/No) Answer: No
  3. Is 14 a factor of 151? (Yes/No) Answer: No
  4. Is 13 a factor of 160? (Yes/No) Answer: No
  5. Is 7 a factor of 80? (Yes/No) Answer: No
  6. Is 11 a factor of 44? (Yes/No) Answer: Yes

Helpful teaching idea

Use arrays to show pairs of factors.

Invite students to estimate, solve, and explain whether the result is reasonable before showing the answer key.