Operations and calculations
5. Division
Division is the process of breaking a number into equal parts. The division symbol (÷) is used in this operation.
For example, when you divide 12 by 4, you break 12 into 4 equal groups of 3:
12 ÷ 4 = 3
Dividend
The number to be divided.
12
Divisor
The number to be divided by.
÷ 4
Quotient
The result of the operation.
= 3
If the dividend cannot be divided exactly into the divisor, the number left over is the remainder.