How do you find a missing number in division?

To find a missing number in division, the method depends on which part of the division equation is missing.

Finding the Missing Divisor

If the divisor is the missing number, you need to divide the dividend by the quotient. According to the YouTube video reference, when the divisor is missing, the solution is to divide the dividend by the quotient.

Example:

24 ÷ ? = 6

To find the missing divisor, divide 24 (the dividend) by 6 (the quotient):

24 ÷ 6 = 4

Therefore, the missing divisor is 4.

Summary Table

Missing Number	Method	Example
Divisor	Divide dividend by quotient	24 ÷ ? = 6 (24 ÷ 6 = 4)