Divide 2 by
2ⴜ
2
.
3
2
=
3
2
Press c 2 ⴜ
3
Display
1
3
0
1
2
3
2
3
1
1
1
3
1
2
3
2
2
How many times can I subtract from
3
2 wholes?
=
2
2÷ 3 =
Tom summarised his findings in his journal.
Division can be seen as repeated subtraction!
For example,
1
4 ÷ 2 can also mean the number of times I can subtract 1 from 4.
2
1
2
4÷ =8
8
0
7
6
1
5
4
2
3
2
3
1
4
I can also find the answer using my calculator.
1
Press c 4 ⴜ
2
Display
=
1
4÷ 2 =
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