3rd Maths: Understanding Multiplication and Division | Term 3 Unit 2

3rd Maths: Understanding Multiplication and Division | Term 3 Unit 2

Multiplication and Division

3rd Maths : Term 3 Unit 2 : Numbers

Multiplication and Division

Consider the division fact

8 ÷ 2 = 4

Roja has 8 chocolates. She divides them among 2 of her friends. How many chocolates would each friend get?

This means 2 groups of 4 make 8 which can be written as 2 × 4 = 8

Illustration of 8 chocolates divided into 2 groups of 4

It means multiplication and division are reverse operations.

2 × 4 = 8

8 ÷ 2 = 4

Consider the arrangement of these 10 flowers.

Arrangement of 10 flowers in rows and columns

5 groups of 2 flowers make 10 flowers 5 × 2 = 10

2 groups of 5 flowers make 10 flowers 2 × 5 = 10

10 flowers can be put into 5 groups of 2 flowers each 10 ÷ 5 = 2

10 flowers can be put into 2 groups of 5 flowers each 10 ÷ 2 = 5

Finding the division fact for the given multiplication fact.

Table showing multiplication facts and their corresponding division facts

Construct the division fact for the multiplication tables 3.

Table showing division facts for multiplication table 3

Construct the division fact for the multiplication tables 4.

Table showing division facts for multiplication table 4

Construct the division fact for the multiplication tables 5.

Table showing division facts for multiplication table 5

Construct the division fact for the multiplication tables 10.

Table showing division facts for multiplication table 10

Find the quotient of the following.

1. 12 ÷ 4 = 3

4 × 1= 4

4 × 2 = 8

4 × 3 = 12

Say multiplication table 4 till you get product 12.

3 times 4 is 12 i.e., 3 × 4 = 12

Hence 12 ÷ 4 = 3

2. 25 ÷ 5 = 5

5 × 1 = 5

5 × 2 = 10

5 × 3 = 15

5 × 4 = 20

5 × 5 = 25

Say multiplication table 5 till you get product 25

5 times 5 is 25 i.e., 5 × 5 = 25

Hence 25 ÷ 5 = 5