Division

Division: Meaning, Methods, Examples, and Worksheets

Division is one of the four main operations in mathematics. It means splitting a number into equal parts. From early school to everyday life, knowing how to divide is a key skill that helps us share, group, and understand quantities better.

This guide explains division in a simple way, ideal for Class 2 to Class 5 learners. It covers the divide symbol, key terms, division sums, examples with remainders, and downloadable division worksheets.

What Is Division?

Division means sharing or grouping something equally. It is the opposite of multiplication.

Symbol: ÷ (divide sign) or /

Example: 12 ÷ 3 = 4 → You divide 12 into 3 equal parts. Each part is 4.

How to Understand Division (Class 2 & Class 3)

  • Think of division as sharing equally. For example, 6 candies divided among 2 kids gives 3 each.
  • Use real objects like pencils or buttons to visualize grouping.
  • Use multiplication facts to build understanding: If 3 × 4 = 12, then 12 ÷ 3 = 4

Division Vocabulary

  • Dividend: The number being divided (e.g. 12 in 12 ÷ 4)
  • Divisor: The number dividing (e.g. 4 in 12 ÷ 4)
  • Quotient: The result (e.g. 3 in 12 ÷ 4 = 3)
  • Remainder: The amount left over when it doesn't divide equally

Class 2 Examples: Grouping and Sharing

Example 1: 8 ÷ 2 = 4 → Share 8 apples among 2 friends → Each gets 4 apples.

Example 2: 10 ÷ 5 = 2 → Group 10 pencils into 5 equal groups → Each group has 2.

Division Sums for Class 3 & Class 4

  • 16 ÷ 4 = ___
  • 21 ÷ 3 = ___
  • 35 ÷ 5 = ___
  • 72 ÷ 9 = ___
  • 81 ÷ 9 = ___

Divide Sums with Remainders (Class 4 & 5)

Sometimes, numbers do not divide evenly. The leftover part is the remainder.

Example: 20 ÷ 3 = 6 remainder 2 → Because 6 × 3 = 18, and 2 is left over.

Division Worksheets

Level 1 – Basic Division (Class 2 & 3)

  1. 6 ÷ 2 = ____
  2. 18 ÷ 3 = ____
  3. 10 ÷ 5 = ____
  4. 16 ÷ 4 = ____
  5. 30 ÷ 6 = ____

Level 2 – Division with Remainders (Class 4)

  1. 13 ÷ 4 = ____ R ____
  2. 22 ÷ 5 = ____ R ____
  3. 45 ÷ 6 = ____ R ____
  4. 17 ÷ 3 = ____ R ____
  5. 29 ÷ 7 = ____ R ____

Level 3 – Long Division (Class 5)

  1. 84 ÷ 7 = ____
  2. 96 ÷ 8 = ____
  3. 121 ÷ 11 = ____
  4. 144 ÷ 12 = ____
  5. 168 ÷ 6 = ____

Division Word Problems

  1. Sara has 24 chocolates. She wants to divide them equally among 6 friends. How many will each get?
  2. A box holds 8 markers. How many boxes are needed for 40 markers?
  3. A teacher has 30 stickers. She gives 5 stickers to each student. How many students get stickers?
  4. There are 42 apples. If each basket holds 7 apples, how many baskets do we need?
  5. Ravi has 56 candies. He divides them among 4 siblings. How many candies does each get?

Division Tricks and Tips

  • Know your multiplication tables well!
  • Use repeated subtraction for smaller numbers
  • Use rounding and estimating for bigger ones
  • Try long division for larger dividends

Practice Tips

  • Create your own divide chart (like a multiplication table)
  • Use puzzles or card games that involve dividing
  • Mix and match with real objects for practical learning
  • Practice division questions every day for confidence

Final Summary

Division helps us understand how to share and organize things fairly. For learners in Class 2 to Class 5, using division worksheets, examples, and tricks makes learning easy and fun.

Start with simple divide sums, then move on to remainders and long division. Keep practicing — and soon, dividing will be as easy as pie!

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