In order to divide 7 by 4 (7 ÷ 4) we'll follow the process for division.
The general process for division:
1. make an educated guess
2. multiplication
3. subtraction
4. bringing down the next digit (when necessary)
For 7 divided by (7 ÷ 4):
the Dividend is 7
the Divisor is 4
the Quotient is 1.75
Note that division is the inverse operation of multiplication. So we can check our work for 7 divided by 4 by multiplying the answer (1.75) times 4. If this equals 7 we did the division correctly.
It is also a good idea to check your work with a calculator when you are learning how do divide numbers. That way you can go back and learn from your mistakes when dividing 7 by 4.
