Dividing by 3

Every division fact for 3, how to spot a number that divides by it, and practice that stays on this one divisor.

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The facts

3 ÷ 31
6 ÷ 32
9 ÷ 33
12 ÷ 34
15 ÷ 35
18 ÷ 36
21 ÷ 37
24 ÷ 38
27 ÷ 39
30 ÷ 310
33 ÷ 311
36 ÷ 312

Does it divide by 3?

Add the digits. If that total divides by 3, so does the number.

72 → 7 + 2 = 9, and 9 divides by 3. So 72 ÷ 3 = 24.

Questions

How do you know if a number divides by 3?

Add the digits. If that total divides by 3, so does the number. 72 → 7 + 2 = 9, and 9 divides by 3. So 72 ÷ 3 = 24.

What is 21 ÷ 3?

21 ÷ 3 = 7.

What is 27 ÷ 3?

27 ÷ 3 = 9.

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