Divide by 4: Example question
30 October 2026
Dividing by 4 is a key skill in the 3, 4 and 8 times tables. If your child knows their times tables, they can use them to help with division questions like this.
Here is a clear example showing how to work out a division by 4 step by step. This approach helps children see the link between dividing and multiplying, which is useful for 11+ maths prep and for questions found on sites like maths.com uk.
Example question
What is 32 ÷ 4?
Step 1: Think about how many 4s fit into 32.
Step 2: Count in 4s: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32. That is 8 groups of 4.
Step 3: Or use your times table fact: 4 × 8 = 32.
Key insight: Division is the opposite of multiplication.
Answer: 32 ÷ 4 = 8
After working through this example, your child will spot that dividing by 4 means finding how many groups of 4 fit into a number. They will also notice that using times table facts makes division much quicker.
Now your child can try more questions like this to build confidence with dividing by 4 in the 3, 4 and 8 times tables.
