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Dividend

Grades 2–5

Definition

The dividend is the number that is being divided in a division problem. It is the total amount you start with.

Examples

  • In 12 / 3 = 4, the dividend is 12.
  • In 20 / 5 = 4, the dividend is 20.
  • In 100 / 10 = 10, the dividend is 100.

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