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Divided By

Dividing means sharing out into equal-sized groups.

Example: 12 : 3 = 4
12 marbles are shared among 3 children, each gets 4.

Tip: Division is the inverse of multiplication!
12 : 3 = 4 is the same as 3 · 4 = 12.
The numbers filled in show the solution.

Example

  • 4
  • 5

For parents

What does this exercise practice?

Understand division as the inverse of multiplication and divide confidently within the times tables.

Common pitfalls

Remainders are not allowed here, every problem comes out even. If a remainder is left, something is wrong.

How to practice at home

While setting the table, share out cutlery or sweets evenly.

Related: Multiply, Division with remainder, Inverse

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