Long Division

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What is long division?

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Long division is a method for dividing large numbers by breaking the division process into a series of easier steps.

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What does the term 'dividend' refer to in long division?

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The dividend is the number that is being divided.

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What does the term 'divisor' refer to in long division?

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The divisor is the number by which the dividend is divided.

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What is the 'quotient' in a division problem?

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The quotient is the result of the division, representing how many times the divisor fits into the dividend.

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What does 'R' stand for in division answers like '601 R1'?

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'R' stands for 'remainder', which is the amount left over after division when the dividend is not evenly divisible by the divisor.

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How do you set up a long division problem?

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To set up a long division problem, write the dividend under the long division symbol and the divisor outside of it.

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What is the first step in performing long division?

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The first step is to determine how many times the divisor can fit into the leading digits of the dividend.

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What do you do after finding the initial quotient in long division?

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After finding the initial quotient, multiply the divisor by this quotient and subtract the result from the leading digits of the dividend.

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What is the purpose of bringing down the next digit in long division?

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Bringing down the next digit allows you to create a new number to continue the division process.

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How do you handle remainders in long division?

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If there is a remainder, it can be expressed as a whole number or as a fraction of the divisor.