Division means sharing into equal groups or finding how many groups. 24 ÷ 6 asks: how many 6s are in 24? Or: if 24 is shared between 6, how many each?
Every division fact has a matching multiplication fact. If you know 6 × 4 = 24, you also know 24 ÷ 6 = 4 and 24 ÷ 4 = 6. These four facts are a fact family. So to divide, think of the times table that fits.
Worked example
56 ÷ 7 =
- Ask: 7 times what makes 56?
- 7 × 8 = 56.
Answer:8
Key words
- divide (÷)
- share equally or make equal groups
- quotient
- the answer to a division
- fact family
- multiplication and division facts using the same numbers
Practise this
New questions every time.
Common Core-referenced: 3.OA.A.2, 3.OA.B.6