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The Parts of a Division Problem

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Memorize the specific vocabulary for division problems. This stack defines and helps you identify the dividend, divisor, and quotient in any division equation.

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Elementary School (Grades 1-5) / Elementary Mathematics / Multiplication and Division / Introduction to Division
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The Parts of a Division Problem

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In a division equation, what is the 'dividend'?
The dividend is the total number or quantity that is being divided or split up.
In a division equation, what is the 'divisor'?
The divisor is the number you are dividing by. It tells you how many groups to make or the size of each group.
In a division equation, what is the 'quotient'?
The quotient is the answer to the division problem.
In the equation \(18 \div 6 = 3\), what is the number \(18\) called?
The dividend.
In the equation \(18 \div 6 = 3\), what is the number \(6\) called?
The divisor.
In the equation \(18 \div 6 = 3\), what is the number \(3\) called?
The quotient.
Identify the dividend in \(45 / 5 = 9\).
The dividend is \(45\).
Identify the divisor in \(24 \div 8 = 3\).
The divisor is \(8\).
Identify the quotient in \(72 \div 9 = 8\).
The quotient is \(8\).
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