Division is the process of splitting a quantity into equal parts or groups. It answers questions like "How many in each group?" and "How many groups can we make?" Division is the inverse of multiplication, and understanding this relationship is key to mastering both operations.

There are two ways to think about division: sharing and grouping. Sharing division asks how many each person gets (24 ÷ 4 = 6, so each of 4 people gets 6). Grouping division asks how many groups we can make (24 ÷ 6 = 4, so 24 items make 4 groups of 6).

Division facts are directly related to multiplication facts. If you know 7 × 8 = 56, you also know 56 ÷ 7 = 8 and 56 ÷ 8 = 7. This connection means that practicing multiplication also strengthens division skills.

Long division extends these concepts to larger numbers. By breaking down the process into steps — divide, multiply, subtract, bring down — students can tackle any division problem. Regular practice builds confidence and automaticity with this important skill.