Dividing · Year 4
In Year 4 you learn: dividing 2-digit numbers by 1-digit numbers.
Dividing shares a number into equal groups, or finds how many equal groups fit. The times tables help: 12 shared into 3 groups is 4, because 4 × 3 = 12.
Key facts
- Dividing shares a number into equal groups, or finds how many groups fit: 12 ÷ 3 = 4.
- Use the times tables backwards: 56 ÷ 8 = 7 because 7 × 8 = 56.
- To divide a 2-digit number, split it into parts the divisor goes into: 72 ÷ 3 = 60 ÷ 3 + 12 ÷ 3 = 24.
Worked examples
Example 1
Share 20 sweets equally between 4 children. How many does each child get?
Answer: 5
Example 2
15 strawberries are shared equally onto 3 plates. How many strawberries go on each plate?
Answer: 5
Example 3
24 children get into teams of 4. How many teams are there?
Answer: 6 teams
Example 4
Use a times table fact to work out 56 ÷ 8.
Answer: 7
Example 5
Work out 72 ÷ 3.
Answer: 24