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Model Division

As we did with multiplication, we will model division using counters. The operation of division helps us organize items into equal groups as we start with the number of items in the dividend and subtract the number in the divisor repeatedly. Learn more here.

Model Division of Whole Numbers

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As we did with multiplication, we will model division using counters. The operation of division helps us organize items into equal groups as we start with the number of items in the dividend and subtract the number in the divisor repeatedly.

Example

Model the division: \(24÷8.\)

Solution

To find the quotient \(24÷8,\) we want to know how many groups of \(8\) are in \(24.\)

Model the dividend. Start with \(24\) counters.

An image of 24 counters placed randomly.

The divisor tell us the number of counters we want in each group. Form groups of \(8\) counters.

An image of 24 counters, all contained in 3 bubbles, each bubble containing 8 counters.

Count the number of groups. There are \(3\) groups.

\(24÷8=3\)

Extra:

Model: \(24÷6.\)

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Extra:

Model: \(42÷7.\)

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Optional Video: Dividing Whole Numbers Without a Remainder

This video below by Mathispower4u provides an example of dividing a 4 digit whole number by a 2 digit whole number without a remainder.

This lesson is part of:

Introducing Numbers

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