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Use Multiplication as the Inverse Operation of Division

In this worksheet, students will find the missing number in a division fact by using multiplication.

'Use Multiplication as the Inverse Operation of Division' worksheet

Key stage:  KS 2

Year:  Year 4 Maths worksheets

Curriculum topic:   Number: Multiplication and Division

Curriculum subtopic:   Use Multiplication/Division Facts

Popular topics:   Multiplication worksheets, Division worksheets

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Worksheet Overview

In this activity, we will be finding the missing number in a division fact by using multiplication.

 

Example

Find the missing number in the division fact.

 

 
  ÷ 6 = 4

 

 

Answer 

We use the fact that multiplying and dividing are opposites (inverses).

 

6 x 4 = 24

24 ÷ 6 = 4

The answer is 24

 

We can always check it to see if it works.

24 ÷ 6 = 4

 

It's correct!

 

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