When we divide, we try to split something into equally numbered groups.

Example Dividing these 16 arrows into 4 equal

groups, gives us 4 groups that have 4 arrows in each of the groups:

• With remainder and• Without remainder

135 ÷ 5 = 27135 ÷ 5 = 27

Dividend

Divisor

Quotient

If there is a two digit number

68÷4Step 1. Divide 68 into parts

(60 + 8) ÷ 4

Step 2. 60÷4 15 8÷4 2

Step 3. 15+2 17

165 ÷ 5 Step 1.Divide 165 into

parts

(160+5)÷5

Step 2. 160÷5 32 5÷5 1Step 3. 32+1 33

84÷4 21 126÷6 21

565÷5 113