Let’s divide and conquer
- POSTED ON: 5 Mar, 2024
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- POSTED BY: Archana Subramanian
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Five tips to help solve division problems
Understand the Problem: Read the sum carefully and make sure you understand what you need to find. Identify the dividend (the number being divided) and the divisor (the number you are dividing by).
Use Multiplication: If you’re struggling with division, try using multiplication instead. For example, if you need to divide 36 by 6, think about what number multiplied by 6 equals 36.
Estimate: Sometimes, you can estimate the quotient to make the problem easier. Round the numbers to the nearest multiples and then divide. For example, if you need to divide 75 by 3, you can estimate that 75 is close to 72, which is divisible by 3. So, the quotient is around 24.
Break it Down: Break the problem down into smaller, more manageable parts. For example, if you need to divide 48 by 4, you can think of it as dividing 40 by 4 (which equals 10) and then dividing 8 by 4 (which equals 2). So, the overall quotient is 10 + 2 = 12.
Practice Your Multiplication Tables: Knowing your multiplication tables well can make division much easier. If you’re struggling with a division problem, try using multiplication to check your answer or to find the quotient more quickly.
Remember, practice makes perfect! The more you practise solving division problems, the easier it will become. Now, give these problems a go.