Division Patterns / Cancelling Zeros

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What is division?

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Division is the process of splitting a number into equal parts. It is the opposite of multiplication.

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What does the symbol '÷' represent?

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The symbol '÷' represents division.

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What is the result of a division called?

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The result of a division is called the quotient.

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How do you divide a number by 10?

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To divide a number by 10, move the decimal point one place to the left.

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What happens to the zeros when dividing by 10, 100, or 1,000?

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When dividing by 10, 100, or 1,000, you can cancel out the same number of zeros from the dividend.

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Calculate: 2,000 ÷ 50

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40

Front

Calculate: 90 ÷ 30

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3

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Calculate: 720 ÷ 90

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8

Front

Calculate: 9,000 ÷ 300

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30

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Calculate: 36,000 ÷ 12

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3,000