Dividing by 4 means splitting a whole number into 4 equal groups and finding how many are in each group, or finding how many groups of 4 you can make.
Division is the opposite of multiplication. If you know 4 × 6 = 24, then you know 24 ÷ 4 = 6.
Here are the basic division facts you should memorize when dividing numbers up to 48 by 4. The answer to a division problem is called the quotient.
Notice the pattern: the dividends (numbers being divided) increase by 4 each time, and the quotients increase by 1.
You can solve division problems by thinking of equal groups, using repeated subtraction, or by relating the problem to a multiplication fact you already know.
The "Think Multiplication" method is often the fastest once you learn your multiplication facts.
You can check a division answer by multiplying the quotient (answer) by 4. The result should equal the original number you divided.
Always check your work. This helps catch mistakes and strengthens your understanding of how multiplication and division are connected.