Multiplication and Division

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Multiplication and Division
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Multiplication
Multiplication is a shortcut for addition.
When you add, you combine amounts.
When you have equal amounts to add, you can
multiply to find the total.
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There are 5 bicycles that need new tires. How
many tires is that?




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2
2
2
2
2 2 2 2 2 10
4
2
x

10
5
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Division
is the operation of making equal
groups and finding the number in each group or
the number of groups.
Division
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There are 12 stickers and 3 students. How many
stickers can each student get so that they each
have the same amount?
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12

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Number of stickers for each student.
Total number of stickers
Total number of students
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There are 18 cupcakes. How many cupcakes can you
put into 3 boxes so each box has the same
amount of cupcakes?
18

3

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Total number of cupcakes for each box.
Total number of cupcakes
Total number of boxes
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Relating Multiplication and Division
Just like subtraction is the opposite of
addition, division is the opposite of
multiplication.
You can use what you know about multiplication to
help you with division.
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Multiplication Facts
Related Division Facts
4
x
5

20
20

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4
5
x
4
20
4

5

20

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Some people find multiplication easier than
division. If you do, when you see division, think
about multiplication.
Think
X 8 24
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because
3
x
8

24
So, you know
24

8

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Answer

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