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Mental Math Strategies

Fast mental math is about splitting numbers into easy parts: round up for addition, subtract tens first, split multiplication into tens plus ones, and turn division into multiplication. Accuracy first, then speed.

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Add and subtract

37+48: 37+50-2=85.

83-47: 83-40-7=36.

Multiply and divide

14x6: 10x6 + 4x6 = 84.

72/8: think 8x9=72.

Practice one strategy at a time, say the intermediate step out loud, and only increase speed after three accurate sessions.

FAQ

How long per day?

Five to ten minutes; accuracy before speed.

What if I miss one?

Choose Again; it returns tomorrow, and stretch the interval after three correct recalls.

Sources

Related calculators

Mental Math: 1000 Gamified Add/Subtract/Multiply/Divide Cards1000 two-digit addition/subtraction, times-table and exact-division cards in 50 levels, with spaced repetition.

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