Divide a 2-digit by a 1-digit number

What is division?

Division is the opposite of multiplication.

It's when a number is shared into another number.

Knowing your times tables can be very useful when multiplying or dividing.

Let’s take a look at some methods you can use to help you divide.

Complete this interactive activity to understand how divide a two-digit number by a one-digit number, then put your knowledge to the test.

Division happens when a number is shared into another number. There are different methods that can help with dividing.

Let’s look at some different ways to solve this problem:

36 ÷ 3 = ?

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Sharing
You can share things into equal groups. If 36 counters are shared out into 3 equal groups, there are 12 counters in each group.
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Array
An array is a group of things arranged into rows and columns. You can use arrays to help you divide one number by another by arranging them into groups. This array shows 36 counters arranged into 12 groups of 3 counters.
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Number line
You can use a number line to help you divide too. You jump forwards or backwards by the number you’re dividing by. Then you count the number of jumps. This number line shows there are 12 jumps of 3 to get from 0 to 36.
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Written method
The written method is quick for dividing small 2-digit numbers and can be used for dividing larger numbers as well. There is 1 group of 3 in 3, so you write 1 in the tens column. There are 2 groups of 3 in 6, so you write 2 in the ones column.