Division Word Problems

Division is the process of splitting a number into equal parts. It answers the question: how many times does one number fit into another?

A division word problem is a math problem that involves dividing a total into equal parts or groups.

Each friend gets 5 apples.

The remainder is the amount left over after division when the numbers do not divide evenly.

1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the total and the number of groups. 3. Divide the total by the number of groups.

There are 6 cookies in each box.

The formula for division is: Total ÷ Number of Groups = Amount in Each Group.

Each friend gets 6 candies and there are 2 candies left over.

To divide evenly means that there are no leftovers after dividing the total into equal parts.

The result is 5.