Division by 8 is the mathematical operation of separating a total quantity into 8 equal groups or finding how many times 8 fits into a number.
Division is the inverse of multiplication. Knowing your multiplication facts for 8 will help you solve division by 8 problems quickly.
To divide by 8, you can use repeated subtraction, equal grouping, or the related multiplication fact.
The multiplication fact method is usually the fastest. Think: "8 times what equals my dividend?"
Memorizing these basic facts will help you solve division by 8 problems quickly and accurately.
Notice the pattern: the quotients (answers) count up from 1 to 12. Each dividend increases by 8.
Division helps solve everyday problems involving equal sharing or grouping when the number 8 is involved.
In word problems, look for phrases like "equal groups," "share equally," "divided among," or "how many in each" to know when to divide.
You can verify a division answer by using multiplication, which is the inverse operation.
Always check your work. If your quotient multiplied by 8 doesn't equal the original dividend, re-examine your division.