Meaning & use
division
The mathematical operation of finding how many times one number fits into another, or how to share a quantity equally.
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Use division to share 24 counters equally among 6 groups.
The division 35 ÷ 5 gives 7.
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The number being divided is the dividend, the number dividing it is the divisor, and the result is the quotient. Division by zero is undefined.
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