Understanding Division Terms

Definition of Division

In maths, Division is a process of distributing a group of things into equal parts. Also, the division is one of the basic arithmetic operations that provides a fair output of sharing. In other words, the division is also a repeated subtraction.

However, the division is an operation inverse of multiplication. Mathematical Notation for Division is ÷, /.

For example 13 ÷ 5 or 5/7.

Each and every part concerned in the Division Equation has special names.

Dividend ÷ Divisor = Quotient & Remainder

Let’s see the explanation of each part involved in the division equation from the below module.

Terms Used in Division – Explanation

Divide: To separate into equal groups; the opposite operation of multiplication

Examples:

There are four terms that represent the four numbers in a division sum. They are as such,

Dividend: Number that is being divided in the division method.

Divisor: Number that divides the dividend exactly.

Quotient: Number that results after the completion of the division process.

Remainder: “Left Over Number” after the division of the given number.

Facts About Division

• Division by zero (0) is undefined.
• The division of the same numerator and denominator is always One (1). For instance: 5/5 = 1.
• If you divide any number by one then the answer will be the original number. It means, when the divisor is 1 then the quotient will be equal to the dividend. For example: 20 ÷ 1= 20.

Solved Examples of Division Terms

1. Divide 65 by 5 & identify the Terms used in Division

Solution:

Here, the division process is shown in an image along with the division terms. So check out the image and get to know the terms of division:

Here, the final values of division terms are:

Dividend = Divisor × Quotient + Remainder ⇒ 65 = 5 × 13 + 0.

2. 20 Divided by 5

Solution:

First, divide 20 by 5 and then know which value is referred to which division term,

20 ÷ 5 = 4 ,

Here, 20 is Dividend

5 is Divisor

4 is Quotient

0 is Remainder ( Because there is no leftover number after the division process).

Here are a few lesson planning ideas for understanding division terms.