Learn how to multiply and divide large numbers and solve related problems.
Example 1: Multiplication by a 2-Digit Number
Explain how to multiply 125 by 14.
Step 1: Multiply the multiplicand (125) by the ones digit of the multiplier (4).
\( 125 \times 4 = 500 \)
Write 500 as the first partial product.
Step 2: Multiply the multiplicand (125) by the tens digit of the multiplier (10). Remember to place a zero in the ones place because you are multiplying by 10.
\( 125 \times 10 = 1250 \)
Write 1250 as the second partial product, aligning the places correctly.
Step 3: Add the partial products to find the final product.
\( 500 + 1250 = 1750 \)
Result: \( 125 \times 14 = 1750 \).
Example 2: Long Division with Remainder
Explain how to divide 345 by 6.
Step 1: Set up the long division. Divide the first digit of the dividend (3) by the divisor (6). Since 3 is less than 6, consider the first two digits (34).
Step 2: Divide 34 by 6. The largest multiple of 6 less than or equal to 34 is 30 (\( 6 \times 5 = 30 \)). Write 5 above the 4 in the quotient.
Step 3: Subtract 30 from 34: \( 34 - 30 = 4 \). Write 4 below the 30.
Step 4: Bring down the next digit of the dividend (5) next to the 4, making it 45.
Step 5: Divide 45 by 6. The largest multiple of 6 less than or equal to 45 is 42 (\( 6 \times 7 = 42 \)). Write 7 above the 5 in the quotient.
Step 6: Subtract 42 from 45: \( 45 - 42 = 3 \). Write 3 below the 42.
Step 7: Since there are no more digits to bring down, 3 is the remainder.
Result: \( 345 \div 6 = 57 \) with a remainder of 3.
We can write this as \( 345 = (6 \times 57) + 3 \).
Example 3: Relationship between Multiplication and Division
Explain how multiplication and division are related.
Inverse Operations: Multiplication and division are inverse operations. This means they undo each other.
Example: If you multiply 5 by 4, you get 20: \( 5 \times 4 = 20 \).
If you divide 20 by 4, you get back to 5: \( 20 \div 4 = 5 \).
If you divide 20 by 5, you get back to 4: \( 20 \div 5 = 4 \).
Fact Families: For three numbers related by multiplication and division (like 5, 4, and 20), they form a fact family:
\( 5 \times 4 = 20 \)
\( 4 \times 5 = 20 \)
\( 20 \div 4 = 5 \)
\( 20 \div 5 = 4 \)
Example 4: Word Problem (Division)
If 560 candies are to be shared equally among 8 friends, how many candies does each friend get?
Step 1: Understand the problem. You need to divide a total number of items (candies) into equal groups (friends). This is a division problem.
Step 2: Identify the total number (dividend) and the number of groups (divisor).
Total candies = 560 (Dividend)
Number of friends = 8 (Divisor)
Step 3: Perform the division: \( 560 \div 8 \).
You can use long division or recall multiplication facts.
We know that \( 8 \times 7 = 56 \).
So, \( 8 \times 70 = 560 \).
Step 4: The result of the division is the number of candies each friend gets (quotient).
\( 560 \div 8 = 70 \)
Result: Each friend gets 70 candies.
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Related Concepts
Explore these related mathematical concepts to deepen your understanding of multiplication and division.
Multiplication
Repeated addition of the same number.
Division
Splitting a number into equal parts or groups.
Product
The result of multiplication.
Quotient
The result of division.
Remainder
The amount left over after division when the dividend is not a multiple of the divisor.
Dividend
The number being divided.
Divisor
The number by which another number is divided.
Factors
Numbers that are multiplied together to get a product.