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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!

Have a go

Try 3 sample questions

  1. 1. Work out 36 ÷ 9

  2. 2. What is 144 ÷ 12?

  3. 3. Work out 72 ÷ 8.

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. 1. Calculate 56 ÷ 8

    1. Think: which number times 8 equals 56?
    2. Check the 8 times table: 7 × 8 = 56.
    3. So 56 ÷ 8 = 7.

  2. 2. Work out 63 ÷ 9

    1. Ask yourself: what times 9 gives 63?
    2. Recall: 7 × 9 = 63.
    3. Therefore 63 ÷ 9 = 7.

  3. 3. Find 84 ÷ 12

    1. Think of the 12 times table.
    2. Remember: 7 × 12 = 84.
    3. So 84 ÷ 12 = 7.

Try it yourself

Calculate 48 ÷ 6