Division as Repeated Subtraction

Name: _______________________________
Date: _______________________________

Instructions: Use repeated subtraction to solve each division problem. Show your working by writing the subtraction steps.

Part A: Solve by Repeated Subtraction

1) 12 ÷ 3 = __________

12 - 3 = __________

__________ - 3 = __________

__________ - 3 = __________

__________ - 3 = __________

I subtracted 3 from 12 exactly __________ times.

2) 15 ÷ 5 = __________

15 - 5 = __________

__________ - 5 = __________

__________ - 5 = __________

I subtracted 5 from 15 exactly __________ times.

3) 20 ÷ 4 = __________

20 - 4 = __________

__________ - 4 = __________

__________ - 4 = __________

__________ - 4 = __________

__________ - 4 = __________

I subtracted 4 from 20 exactly __________ times.

Part B: Show Your Working

4) 10 ÷ 2 = __________

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5) 18 ÷ 3 = __________

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6) 14 ÷ 2 = __________

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7) 16 ÷ 4 = __________

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