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In this activity, we will be sharing objects into equal groups to divide by 2 and 3. 

 

Here, we have 6 apples and two children. 

 

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If we share the apples between the two children, they will each get 3 apples. 

 

 

Let's try an example. This time, we will be sharing into three groups. 

 

Example

If these apples are shared equally between three children, how many does each child get?

 

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Answer

To share equally, group the apples into three portions.

 

                      

 

3 + 3 + 3 = 9

Each child gets 3 apples.

 

Does that look easy?

 

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