Making Groups and Sharing Fairly

Multiplication and division are powerful tools for solving problems about groups and sharing!

Multiplication: Making Equal Groups

Multiplication is repeated addition. If you have 4 bags with 6 apples each, you can add 6 + 6 + 6 + 6, or just multiply: \( 4 \times 6 = 24 \).

Division: Sharing Equally

Division splits things into equal parts. If you have 24 apples and want to put them into 4 bags, each bag gets \( 24 \div 4 = 6 \) apples.

Tricks and Tips

• Use multiplication facts (times tables) to make calculations quicker.
• Remember, division is the opposite of multiplication!

Real-World Fun

• Figuring out how many cupcakes everyone gets at a party.
• Calculating the number of wheels on 7 bicycles.