Why can you multiply by zero but not divide?

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Multiplication is repeated addition. It says if I add a number (let’s say 3) together some number of times (say 6), what does that give me? 3 x 6 = 18

Division is basically repeated subtraction. If I have some number (let’s say 18), how many times can I subtract this other number (like 6) from it. 18 ÷ 6 = 3

How many times can you subtract 0 from 18? Infinity times. Since infinity is not a number, but an idea you cannot divide by 0.

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