Stage 4 · Division
Division facts 1–12
See ÷, think ×.
How to do it
Method
See ÷, think ×
56 ÷ 7 = 8 (7 × 8 = 56)
Full working
7 times what is 56? 7 × 8 = 56, so it's 8
In full
Seeing 56 ÷ 7, your head should jump straight to '7 × 8 = 56'. Multiplication and division are two faces of one fact, so every gain in tables shows up here free.
Worked examples
Have a go first, then open each one for the answer and the working.
Example 1
14 ÷ 2
Show the answer and working
Answer: 14 ÷ 2 = 7
14 ÷ 2: ÷2 is halving, 7 + 7 = 14
Example 2
8 ÷ 4
Show the answer and working
Answer: 8 ÷ 4 = 2
8 ÷ 4: think "4 times what makes 8?", 4 × 2 = 8
Example 3
24 ÷ 4
Show the answer and working
Answer: 24 ÷ 4 = 6
24 ÷ 4: think "4 times what makes 24?", 4 × 6 = 24
Example 4
36 ÷ 12
Show the answer and working
Answer: 36 ÷ 12 = 3
36 ÷ 12: think "12 times what makes 36?", 12 × 3 = 36
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