Division is a mathematical operation that involves splitting a quantity or number into equal parts or groups. It is denoted by the symbol "÷" or the division slash ("/") and is one of the four basic arithmetic operations, along with addition, subtraction, and multiplication.


In division, the number being divided is called the dividend, and the number by which it is divided is called the divisor. The result of division is called the quotient. If there is a remainder when dividing, it can also be identified and written in various forms.

To perform division, the divisor is divided into the dividend. The quotient represents the number of times the divisor can be divided into the dividend evenly, without any remainder. If there is a remainder, it can be expressed as a decimal or fraction, or in some cases, simply as a whole number with a remainder.

For example, in the division equation 12 ÷ 3 = 4, 12 is the dividend, 3 is the divisor, and 4 is the quotient. This means that 12 can be divided evenly into 3 groups of 4.

Division has numerous applications in various fields. It is used for problems involving sharing equally, finding averages, calculating rates, solving equations, and performing mathematical operations involving fractions and decimals. Additionally, division is a fundamental concept in higher-level mathematical topics such as algebra, calculus, and advanced mathematics.