Understanding Division as Repeated Subtraction | 3rd Grade Maths Patterns

Understanding Division as Repeated Subtraction | 3rd Grade Maths Patterns

Patterns: Division as Repeated Subtraction

Chapter: 3rd Maths : Term 3 Unit 3 : Patterns

Understanding the Concept

'Division' refers to 'repeated subtraction'.

Example: 20 ÷ 4

Let's see how we can solve 20 divided by 4 using repeated subtraction.

Example of division as repeated subtraction for 20 divided by 4

By repeatedly subtracting 4 from 20 until we reach 0, we find that we can do this 5 times. Therefore, 20 ÷ 4 = 5.

Exercise

Express the division facts as repeated subtraction using patterns.

  • a) 24 ÷ 3
  • b) 22 ÷ 2
  • c) 32 ÷ 4
  • d) 15 ÷ 3

Solutions

a) 24 ÷ 3

Solution for 24 divided by 3 using repeated subtraction

b) 22 ÷ 2

Solution for 22 divided by 2 using repeated subtraction

c) 32 ÷ 4

Solution for 32 divided by 4 using repeated subtraction

d) 15 ÷ 3

Solution for 15 divided by 3 using repeated subtraction