- Dividing is separating a number into several equal groups.
- When we divide 12 by 3 we are separating 12 into 3 equal groups of 4.
- Division can be written as 12/3 or 12 รท 3.
- Dividing 0 by any number:
- 0 divided by any number is 0.
- Example: 0/5 = 0
- Dividing by 0 is not defined.
- Numbers cannot be divided by 0 because it is impossible to make 0 groups of a number.
- 4/0 = not defined
- Dividing by 1:
- Any number divided by 1 equals that number.
- If you divide by 1 you have one group and so everything is in that group.
- Example: 5/1 = 5
Example: 49/7
49 can be divided into 7 groups of 7.
Answer: 7
Directions: Divide the following. Also write 10 division facts for the numbers 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9, and 10.
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