In this activity, we will be multiplying and dividing numbers by 4.
To identify the result of a division, we can use a multiplication fact to help.
Let's take the fact 8 × 4 = 32.
We can write this in two different ways:
4 × 8 = 32
8 × 4 = 32
Using this multiplication, we can also write two division facts:
32 ÷ 4 = 8
32 ÷ 8 = 4
Did you notice how the same numbers appear in all four equations?
They are just rearranged!
Let's look at an example
Example
Find 24 ÷ 4.
Answer
We know that 24 is in the 4 times table.
4 × 6 = 24
We can rearrange the digits to make the following division.
24 ÷ 4 = 6
Now you're ready to try some questions. Good luck!