Short division is also known as the bus stop method and is often used to divide large numbers. Start with 8 ÷ 7. 8 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 1. Write 1 above 8 and carry the 1 to the next digit to give 17 17 ...

Multiplication and division are connected. Think about the times table facts you have been learning. 3 'multiplied by' 7 makes 21. 7 'times' 3 equals 21. The inverse operation is division. 21 'shared ...