Inverse operations (× and ÷ undo each other)
Learn Inverse operations (× and ÷ undo each other) for Year 2 pupils (ages 6–7). Free practice questions, lessons and worked examples — aligned to the UK National Curriculum.
What you'll learn
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Multiplying and dividing undo each other, just like adding and subtracting do.
- 2
3 rows of 5 counters is 15. Share those 15 back into 3 rows and you get 5 again. You are back where you started.
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If 5 × 4 = 20, what is 20 ÷ 4?
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You can use the inverse to check a division without dividing again.
- 5
Is 24 ÷ 2 = 11? Check: 11 × 2 = 22, not 24. So no. The right answer is 12, because 12 × 2 = 24.
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If 10 × 6 = 60, what is 60 ÷ 10?
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Which fact does NOT belong with 2, 9 and 18?
Practise Inverse operations (× and ÷ undo each other) with Whizlo
Free AI-tutored lessons, unlimited practice questions, and progress tracking for ages 6–7. Aligned to the UK National Curriculum.