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Division is like the opposite of multiplication. Instead of putting things together, you're breaking them into equal groups or sharing them fairly.
Let’s say you have 12 cookies and 3 friends. You want everyone to get the same amount. So you divide the cookies equally:
12 ÷ 3 = 4 cookies each!
- How many you can give to each person
- How many groups you can make
- What’s left when something can’t be shared evenly
It’s like solving little puzzles!
- Sharing 24 marbles between 6 kids:
24 ÷ 6 = 4 marbles each
- Putting 15 chairs into rows of 5:
15 ÷ 5 = 3 rows
- Cutting a pizza into 8 slices and giving 2 to each friend:
How many friends can eat? 8 ÷ 2 = 4 friends
If you know multiplication, you already know division!
Think:
3 × 4 = 12
So...
12 ÷ 3 = 4 and 12 ÷ 4 = 3 — they go hand in hand like best friends
We use division every day without realizing it — when slicing a pizza, handing out party favors, or splitting chores. It also helps with understanding fractions and measuring things.
"Snack Split" Game
1️⃣ Grab some small snacks (like grapes or crackers).
2️⃣ Put them in a bowl — let’s say 20 pieces.
3️⃣ Take turns dividing them between different numbers of people (2, 4, 5…).
4️⃣ Talk about how many each person gets, and what happens if there’s a remainder.
This game teaches fair sharing and helps you see division in action.
Division might feel tricky at first, but it's really just smart sharing. Once you get the hang of it, you'll start seeing division all around you — in games, in snacks, even in chores!
Keep practicing, and you'll be dividing like a champion.
Test your skills and have fun with our Division Quiz! 🎯