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In this activity, we will be dividing by 3, 4 and 8.

 

Example

40 ÷ 8 = ?

 

Can we solve this problem mentally in our heads using the 8 times table?

We can also use counters or a number line to help us solve this division problem.

 

40 ÷ 8 = ?

 

Answer

40 ÷ 8 = 5

 

Check:

Use the inverse of division, which is multiplication, to check your answer. 

5 x 8 = 40

 

Knowing our times tables can really help us with division problems.

 

Are you ready to have a go?

 

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