Division Facts Games, Tricks & Worksheet
Division facts are the reverse of times tables: if you know 7 × 8 = 56, you also know 56 ÷ 8 = 7 and 56 ÷ 7 = 8. Fast recall makes long division, fractions and problem solving much easier.
➗ Play the division facts game 🖨️ Printable worksheet
Tricks that make it easier
- Think of the multiplication fact: 42 ÷ 6 = ? because 6 × 7 = 42.
- Use fact families: one fact gives you four (two multiplications, two divisions).
- Halve to divide by 2, halve again to divide by 4.
Try these
- 16 ÷ 8 =
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2 - 20 ÷ 2 =
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10 - 25 ÷ 5 =
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5 - 77 ÷ 7 =
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11 - 90 ÷ 10 =
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9 - 12 ÷ 3 =
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Common mistakes
- Dividing the wrong way round (8 ÷ 56).
- Not knowing the matching times table fact.
- Mixing up the divisor and the answer.
A five-day practice plan
| Day | What to do (10 minutes) |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Play Division Dash on this skill for 5–10 minutes. Read the explanation after every mistake. |
| Day 2 | Learn one trick from this page and use it out loud while you play. |
| Day 3 | Print the worksheet and try it without help. Mark it with the answer key together. |
| Day 4 | Play again and try to beat your personal best score or get three stars. |
| Day 5 | Mix it up: try the ⏱️ Timed test, or ask your child to explain the skill to you in their own words. |
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Frequently asked questions
How are division facts related to times tables?
Every division fact comes from a times table fact. 6 × 7 = 42 means 42 ÷ 6 = 7 and 42 ÷ 7 = 6.
What is the best way to learn division facts?
Learn the times tables first, then practise fact families so each multiplication fact also gives two division facts.
Is there a printable worksheet?
Yes. The division facts worksheet has 30 questions from the 2 to 12 times tables, with an answer key.