Understanding Division Basics

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What is division?

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Division is the process of splitting a number into equal parts. It tells us how many times one number is contained within another.

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What is the symbol for division?

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The symbol for division is ÷ or /.

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What is the result of dividing 28 by 7?

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4

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If you divide 9 candies among 3 children, how many candies does each child get?

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3

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3

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How many times does 5 go into 25?

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5

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What is the result of dividing 12 by 3?

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4

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What do we call the number being divided in a division problem?

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The number being divided is called the dividend.

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What do we call the number that divides the dividend?

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The number that divides the dividend is called the divisor.

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What is the result of dividing 15 by 5?

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3