Halving Numbers
When we halve a number, we split it into 2 equal parts.
Name: _______________________________
Date: _______________________________
Example: Half of 8 = 4 (because 8 ÷ 2 = 4)
Complete these halving problems:
1. Half of 2 = __________
2. Half of 4 = __________
3. Half of 6 = __________
4. Half of 8 = __________
5. Half of 10 = __________
6. Half of 12 = __________
7. Half of 14 = __________
8. Half of 16 = __________
9. Half of 18 = __________
10. Half of 20 = __________
Word Problems:
11. Tom has 10 apples 🍎. He shares them equally with his friend.
How many apples does each person get? __________
12. There are 14 biscuits in a packet. You eat half of them.
How many biscuits did you eat? __________
13. Sarah has 16 stickers. She gives half to her sister.
How many stickers does her sister get? __________
14. A box has 20 crayons. Half of them are red.
How many red crayons are there? __________
Challenge:
15. If half of a number is 7, what is the number? __________
16. If half of a number is 9, what is the number? __________