Division is a way to share or separate a total into equal parts. When you divide, you find out how many groups you can make or how many items go in each group.
Division is the opposite of multiplication. You can always check your answer by multiplying the quotient by the divisor.
A division problem has three main parts: the dividend, the divisor, and the quotient.
When dividing, always make sure the divisor is not zero. Division by zero is not possible.
To divide a larger number by a 1-digit number, use long division. Work from left to right, dividing each place value step by step.
Always check your answer by multiplying: 32 × 3 = 96. If the product matches the dividend, your division is correct.
Word problems help you understand how division is used in real life. To solve them, identify what is being shared or grouped and what you need to find.
When reading a word problem, look for keywords such as shared equally, each, or groups of to know when to divide.
Sometimes a number cannot be divided evenly. The amount left over is called the remainder.
In some word problems, the remainder may need to be used, rounded, or ignored—depending on what the question asks.
After dividing, you can check your answer by multiplying the quotient by the divisor and adding any remainder. The result should match the dividend.
Checking your work helps you find mistakes and build confidence in your answers.