5 times table division facts
Connect multiplication and division so children can use the 5 table to solve sharing and grouping questions.
Quick answer
You can use your 5 times table to help you solve division questions. If you know that 5 × 4 = 20, then you also know that 20 ÷ 5 = 4.
Learning outcome
By the end of this page, you will be able to use your 5 times table to solve division problems where the answer is a whole number. You will be able to:
- Divide numbers by 5 and get a whole number answer
- Use your 5 times table to find the answer to a division problem
- Understand that division is the opposite of multiplication
- Solve real-life problems using 5 times table division
Why this matters
Division helps us share things equally or group items in a fair way. When you know your 5 times table, you can solve division problems quickly. This is useful for:
- Sharing 25 sweets between 5 friends
- Figuring out how many groups of 5 you can make from 30 items
- Buying things in packs of 5 and working out how many packs you need
- Understanding how many 5s are in a number, like 40 or 65
Knowing your 5 times table also helps you with bigger maths later, like fractions and algebra.
How it works
Division is the opposite of multiplication. If you know that 5 × 4 = 20, then you also know that:
- 20 ÷ 5 = 4
- 20 ÷ 4 = 5
This means that if you have a number and you want to divide it by 5, you can:
- Think of a number that, when multiplied by 5, gives you your original number
- Use your 5 times table to find that number
- That number is your answer
Examples you can see
Let’s look at some examples using the 5 times table to help us with division.
| Multiplication | Division |
|---|---|
| 5 × 1 = 5 | 5 ÷ 5 = 1 |
| 5 × 2 = 10 | 10 ÷ 5 = 2 |
| 5 × 3 = 15 | 15 ÷ 5 = 3 |
| 5 × 4 = 20 | 20 ÷ 5 = 4 |
| 5 × 5 = 25 | 25 ÷ 5 = 5 |
| 5 × 6 = 30 | 30 ÷ 5 = 6 |
| 5 × 7 = 35 | 35 ÷ 5 = 7 |
| 5 × 8 = 40 | 40 ÷ 5 = 8 |
| 5 × 9 = 45 | 45 ÷ 5 = 9 |
| 5 × 10 = 50 | 50 ÷ 5 = 10 |
| 5 × 11 = 55 | 55 ÷ 5 = 11 |
| 5 × 12 = 60 | 60 ÷ 5 = 12 |
Try this: What is 35 ÷ 5? Think: What number times 5 equals 35? That’s 7! So 35 ÷ 5 = 7.
Try it as a mini adventure
Imagine you are a treasure hunter in a magical land. You found a chest full of 60 gold coins. You want to share them equally with your 5 best friends. How many coins will each friend get?
- You have 60 coins
- You want to share them between 5 people
- So you need to solve: 60 ÷ 5 = ?
- Think: What number times 5 equals 60?
- You know that 5 × 12 = 60
- So 60 ÷ 5 = 12
- Each friend gets 12 coins!
Great job! You solved the treasure hunt using division and your 5 times table.
Common mistakes
- Mistake: Thinking 45 ÷ 5 = 9, but getting confused with 5 × 9 = 45 and not knowing the answer to 45 ÷ 5.
- Why it happens: Mixing up multiplication and division facts.
- Fix: Use the multiplication fact to help you. If 5 × 9 = 45, then 45 ÷ 5 = 9.
- Mistake: Forgetting that 0 ÷ 5 = 0.
- Why it happens: Not remembering that dividing zero by any number gives zero.
- Fix: Remember that 0 × 5 = 0, so 0 ÷ 5 = 0.
- Mistake: Thinking that 27 ÷ 5 = 5 with a remainder of 2.
- Why it happens: Not knowing that 27 is not a multiple of 5.
- Fix: Remember that we are only using numbers that are in the 5 times table for this page. If you want to divide 27 by 5, it will not give a whole number answer.
Parent and carer guide
Here are 5 simple ways you can help your child with 5 times table division:
- Use everyday examples: When shopping, ask your child to count how many packs of 5 items they can buy with a certain amount of money.
- Play games: Make up a game where you say a number and they have to say what number times 5 gives that number.
- Use fingers or objects: Use 5 fingers or 5 counters to show how many groups of 5 you can make.
- Practice together: Ask your child to solve 5 ÷ 5, 10 ÷ 5, 15 ÷ 5, etc. and check their answers using multiplication.
- Encourage thinking: Don’t just say “what is 30 ÷ 5?” Ask “what number times 5 is 30?” This helps them connect multiplication and division.
Practice questions
- What is 20 ÷ 5?
Answer: 4 - What is 35 ÷ 5?
Answer: 7 - What is 50 ÷ 5?
Answer: 10 - What is 15 ÷ 5?
Answer: 3 - What is 45 ÷ 5?
Answer: 9 - What is 5 ÷ 5?
Answer: 1 - What is 60 ÷ 5?
Answer: 12 - What is 0 ÷ 5?
Answer: 0 - What is 25 ÷ 5?
Answer: 5 - What is 30 ÷ 5?
Answer: 6
FAQ
What is 5 times table division?
It means using the 5 times table to help solve division problems. For example, if you know that 5 × 6 = 30, then 30 ÷ 5 = 6.
Why is it useful to know 5 times table for division?
It helps you solve division problems quickly and easily. Instead of counting or using a calculator, you can use your memory of multiplication to find the answer.
Can I use 5 times table for all division?
No, you can only use it for division problems where the answer is a whole number and the number you are dividing is a multiple of 5.
How can I practice 5 times table division?
You can practice by solving problems like 10 ÷ 5, 25 ÷ 5, 40 ÷ 5, and so on. Try to think of the multiplication fact that gives you the number you are dividing.
What if I get stuck on a problem?
Try to think: What number times 5 gives me my original number? You can also use your fingers or draw pictures to help you.