Maths · Multiplication & Division
Division facts
Recall division facts linked to the times tables to 12.
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Division and times tables work together
When you know your times tables, you also know division facts. If 3 × 4 = 12, then 12 ÷ 3 = 4 and 12 ÷ 4 = 3. Division is like asking 'which times table number gives me this answer?' Learning one fact gives you three facts for free!
How to recall division facts quickly
Think of the times table that matches your division. For 35 ÷ 7, ask yourself: 'What times 7 equals 35?' You know 5 × 7 = 35, so 35 ÷ 7 = 5. Your times table knowledge is the key to fast division.
Using fact families
A fact family is a group of linked calculations. The numbers 6, 7, and 42 make a family: 6 × 7 = 42, 7 × 6 = 42, 42 ÷ 6 = 7, and 42 ÷ 7 = 6. All four facts use the same three numbers.
Dividing by larger numbers
The same method works for all times tables up to 12. For 72 ÷ 9, think: 'What times 9 equals 72?' It's 8 × 9 = 72, so 72 ÷ 9 = 8. Practice your tables and division becomes much easier.
Worked examples
1. Calculate 56 ÷ 8
- Think: which number times 8 equals 56?
- Check the 8 times table: 7 × 8 = 56.
- So 56 ÷ 8 = 7.
2. Work out 63 ÷ 9
- Ask yourself: what times 9 gives 63?
- Recall: 7 × 9 = 63.
- Therefore 63 ÷ 9 = 7.
3. Find 84 ÷ 12
- Think of the 12 times table.
- Remember: 7 × 12 = 84.
- So 84 ÷ 12 = 7.
Try it yourself
Calculate 48 ÷ 6