Dividing by 9 — Vedic maths trick

The trick

Nikhilam — “all from 9 and the last from 10”

1. Running totals of the digits, except the last, give the quotient digits.
2. Add the last digit too — that total is the remainder.
3. If the remainder is 9 or more, take out nines: add them to the quotient.

Use it for: Any whole number divided by 9 (and a quick way to check divisibility by 9).

Worked example: 1234 ÷ 9 = 137 remainder 1

✏️ Practice

Work it out in your head or on paper, type the answer and press Check. Stuck? Press “Show me how”.

🏁 Trick 8 test

20 sums. Check each answer, then go to the next one. Get 16 or more right to pass.

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🖨️ Division by 9 Worksheet

• Worksheet set 1 (PDF)
• Worksheet set 2 (PDF)
• Worksheet set 3 (PDF)