Multiplication
Multiplication is repeated addition. The answer is called the product.
Multiplication Tables
Knowing your times tables (1–12) by heart is essential. Here are the 6 times table:
| × | Result |
|---|---|
| 6 × 1 | 6 |
| 6 × 2 | 12 |
| 6 × 3 | 18 |
| 6 × 4 | 24 |
| 6 × 5 | 30 |
| 6 × 6 | 36 |
| 6 × 7 | 42 |
| 6 × 8 | 48 |
| 6 × 9 | 54 |
| 6 × 10 | 60 |
Division
Division splits a number into equal parts. The answer is the quotient.
Example: 144 ÷ 12 = 12
Long Division Example
432 ÷ 16 = 27
Step 1: How many 16s in 43? → 2 (because 2×16=32). Write 2, remainder 43−32=11.
Step 2: Bring down 2 → 112. How many 16s in 112? → 7 (7×16=112). Remainder 0.
Answer: 27