Math Magic: Math Tricks for Kid Wizards!

Hello, young mathematicians and problem-solving enthusiasts! Get ready to unlock the secrets of math and discover the joy of numbers in a whole new way. Here we’ll delve into the fascinating world of math tricks that will leave you dazzled and amazed. Who said math had to be boring? We’ll prove them wrong as we unveil mind-boggling tricks, and clever shortcuts, that will make you feel like a true math wizard. So, dust off your calculators, sharpen your pencils, and join us on this thrilling journey of math magic as we explore fun tricks that will not only sharpen your skills. But will also make you fall in love with the enchanting world of numbers. Prepare to be amazed as we unleash the fun and excitement of math tricks for kid wizards like you!

Let’s start with the classic “Pick a number, any number!” trick. Ask a friend to follow these steps:

• Pick any number (We’ll use 73).
• Add 3 (73 + 3 = 76).
• Double the result (76 x 2 = 152).
• Subtract four (152 – 4 = 148).
• Divide that number in half (74).
• Subtract your original number (74 – 73 = 1).
• The answer is always 1.

Here are two math tricks where the answer is always the same—no matter what number the person chooses.

In this first trick, the answer is always 2.

• Think of a whole number from 1 through 10 (We’ll use 6).
• Double it (6 x 2 = 12).
• Add 4 (12 + 4 = 16).
• Divide by 2 (16 ÷ 2 = 8).
• Subtract the original number (8 – 6 = 2).
• The answer is always 2.

In the second trick, the answer is always 18.

• Choose any number (We’ll use 31).
• Multiply the number by 100 (31 x 100 = 3,100).
• Subtract the original number from the answer (3,100 – 31 = 3,069).
• Add those individual numerals together (3 + 0 + 6 + 9 = 18).
• The answer is always 18.

This trick is a great way to learn addition and division skills. In this math trick, you will make a prediction on a piece of paper as “37” and set it aside without showing your prediction.

• Then ask your friend to think of a 3-digit number where all 3 digits are the same, like 222, 666, etc.
• Next, ask your friend to add all the three digits together.
• Then divide the 3-digit number your friend thought of by the sum of the number.
• You can then hand over your prediction and your friend will be astonished at how you guessed the answer, which will always be 37.

Your friends will really like you for teaching them this interesting math trick. With this easy mathematics trick, you can calculate the sum of two-digit numbers quick.

For example: If you have to find the sum of 56 and 62.

• You will break the numbers into ten’s and one’s place mentally (56 becomes 50 & 6) and (62 becomes 60 & 2).
• Now, you will add the tens place first (50 + 60) = 110.
• Then, you will add the one’s place (6 +2) =8.
• Now you just need to add the two answers to get the total (110 + 8) =118.

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