Division: sharing, grouping and remainders · Usually met around P2
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
When you see 56 ÷ 7, your brain should jump straight to '7 × 8 = 56'. Multiplication and division are two sides of the same fact, so everything you learn in the tables helps you here for free.
Worked examples
Have a go first, then open each one for the answer and the working.
Example 1
6 ÷ 3
Show the answer and working
Answer: 6 ÷ 3 = 2
6 ÷ 3: think "3 times what makes 6?", 3 × 2 = 6
Example 2
18 ÷ 3
Show the answer and working
Answer: 18 ÷ 3 = 6
18 ÷ 3: think "3 times what makes 18?", 3 × 6 = 18
Example 3
63 ÷ 7
Show the answer and working
Answer: 63 ÷ 7 = 9
63 ÷ 7: think "7 times what makes 63?", 7 × 9 = 63
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