| Odd numbers and Even numbers | |
| All numbers fall in one of the two categories – They are either odd numbers or they are even numbers. | |
| Even numbers - These are whole numbers that can be evenly divided by 2. | |
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For example:
Number 4 can be divided in two even groups 2 + 2 | |
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| Number 6 – can be divided in two even groups 3 + 3 | |
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| Number 28 – can be divided in two even groups 14 + 14 etc. | |
| Even numbers end with 0, 2, 4, 6, or 8 | |
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Odd numbers - These are whole numbers that cannot be evenly divided by 2 | |
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For example: Number 3 cannot be divided in two even groups | |
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| Number 7 cannot be divided in two even groups | |
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| Odd numbers end with 1, 3, 5, 7 or 9 | |
Remember: When you add two odd numbers you get an even number. | |
| For example : 3 + 3 = 6, 7+7 = 14 , 15+ 15 =30 etc. | |
| Click here to play the odd and even numbers game | |