Multiplication and Division Connections
Remember: Multiplication and division are inverse operations. They are related and can help you solve problems!
Example: 4 × 5 = 20, so 20 ÷ 5 = 4 and 20 ÷ 4 = 5
Part A: Complete the Fact Families
Fill in the missing numbers to complete each fact family.
1. 3 × 7 = _______
7 × 3 = _______
21 ÷ 3 = _______
21 ÷ 7 = _______
2. 6 × 8 = _______
8 × 6 = _______
48 ÷ 6 = _______
48 ÷ 8 = _______
3. 9 × 4 = _______
4 × 9 = _______
36 ÷ 9 = _______
36 ÷ 4 = _______
4. 5 × 12 = _______
12 × 5 = _______
60 ÷ 5 = _______
60 ÷ 12 = _______
Part B: Write the Related Facts
For each multiplication fact, write two related division facts.
5. 7 × 6 = 42 → _______ ÷ _______ = _______ and _______ ÷ _______ = _______
6. 8 × 9 = 72 → _______ ÷ _______ = _______ and _______ ÷ _______ = _______
7. 4 × 11 = 44 → _______ ÷ _______ = _______ and _______ ÷ _______ = _______
8. 6 × 7 = 42 → _______ ÷ _______ = _______ and _______ ÷ _______ = _______
Part C: Solve Using the Connection
Use your knowledge of multiplication to help solve these division problems.
9. 56 ÷ 8 = _______ because 8 × _______ = 56
10. 63 ÷ 9 = _______ because 9 × _______ = 63
11. 45 ÷ 5 = _______ because 5 × _______ = 45
12. 81 ÷ 9 = _______ because 9 × _______ = 81
13. 54 ÷ 6 = _______ because 6 × _______ = 54
14. 72 ÷ 8 = _______ because 8 × _______ = 72