Let's solve each division problem by
subtracting the divisor repeatedly until we reach zero. This method helps us understand division as repeated subtraction.
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🔹 1. 9 ÷ 3
We subtract 3 from 9 repeatedly until we get 0:
- 9 - 3 = 6
- 6 - 3 = 3
- 3 - 3 = 0
We subtracted
3 three times → So,
9 ÷ 3 = 3
✔ Answer: 3
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🔹 2. 8 ÷ 2
Subtract 2 repeatedly:
- 8 - 2 = 6
- 6 - 2 = 4
- 4 - 2 = 2
- 2 - 2 = 0
We subtracted
2 four times → So,
8 ÷ 2 = 4
✔ Answer: 4
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🔹 3. 12 ÷ 6
Subtract 6:
- 12 - 6 = 6
- 6 - 6 = 0
We subtracted
6 two times → So,
12 ÷ 6 = 2
✔ Answer: 2
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🔹 4. 16 ÷ 4
Subtract 4:
- 16 - 4 = 12
- 12 - 4 = 8
- 8 - 4 = 4
- 4 - 4 = 0
We subtracted
4 four times → So,
16 ÷ 4 = 4
✔ Answer: 4
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🔹 5. 15 ÷ 3
Subtract 3:
- 15 - 3 = 12
- 12 - 3 = 9
- 9 - 3 = 6
- 6 - 3 = 3
- 3 - 3 = 0
We subtracted
3 five times → So,
15 ÷ 3 = 5
✔ Answer: 5
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🔹 6. 24 ÷ 4
Subtract 4:
- 24 - 4 = 20
- 20 - 4 = 16
- 16 - 4 = 12
- 12 - 4 = 8
- 8 - 4 = 4
- 4 - 4 = 0
We subtracted
4 six times → So,
24 ÷ 4 = 6
✔ Answer: 6
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✔ Final Answers:
| Problem | Answer |
|---------------|--------|
| 9 ÷ 3 | 3 |
| 8 ÷ 2 | 4 |
| 12 ÷ 6 | 2 |
| 16 ÷ 4 | 4 |
| 15 ÷ 3 | 5 |
| 24 ÷ 4 | 6 |
This method shows that
division is repeated subtraction, and the number of times you subtract the divisor gives you the quotient. 🎉
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of repeated subtraction worksheet 3rd.
