How to Tell if a Year is a Leap Year

Leap years are special years that help keep our calendars in balance. Here’s how you can figure out if a year is a leap year:

1. Simple Rule:

   • A year is a leap year if it can be divided by 4.
   • However, if a year can be divided by 100, it must also be able to be divided by 400 to be a leap year.

2. Fun Facts:

   • Leap years happen about every 4 years.
   • Over a span of 400 years, there are 97 leap years.

3. Examples:

   • For the year 2000: Since it can be divided by 400, it is a leap year.
   • For the year 1900: It can be divided by 100, but not by 400, so it is not a leap year.

Now you know how to tell if a year is a leap year!