What is Division ?
Division can be defined as the splitting of a large group into equal smaller groups.
Division is a method of grouping objects equally in groups, such as arranging students in rows during assembly.
Division is the process of repetitive subtraction.
Division Symbol
In order to perform operations that require us to divide, we use certain symbols. There are two basic divide symbols that represent division.
Symbol 1 - It is denoted by a mathematical symbol that consists of a short horizontal line with a dot each above and below the line i.e. ÷ .
Example : 4 ÷ 2 = 2
Symbol 2 - It is denoted by a mathematical symbol that consists of a short forward slanting line i.e. / .
Example : 4 / 2 = 2
Special Cases
Given below are three special cases of division.
Any number is divided by 1(the quotient equals the dividend), gives the answer the same as the dividend.
For examples: 10 ÷ 1 = 10
A number cannot be divided by 0 and the result is thus undefined.
Example: 60 ÷ 0 = undefined (but 0 ÷ 60 = 0)
When the dividend equals the divisor, which means the same numbers but not 0, then the answer is always 1.
For examples: 41 ÷ 41 = 1
What Is the General Formula for Division?
The general formula for the division will require us to have the dividend, the quotient, the divisor, and the remainder.
The meaning of each of these terms can be understood from video given below. In order to better understand the concept of how to divide, we recommend to watch the videos mentioned in the link given below.
The general formula of division is:
Dividend = (Divisor × Quotient) + Remainder
Basic Concepts of Division
