Long Division

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What is long division?

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Long division is a method for dividing two numbers, where the divisor is repeatedly subtracted from the dividend, and the process is organized in a structured way to find the quotient and remainder.

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What is the dividend in a division problem?

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The dividend is the number that is being divided in a division problem.

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What is the divisor in a division problem?

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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 the remainder represent in long division?

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The remainder is the amount left over after division when the dividend is not evenly divisible by the divisor.

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How do you perform long division step by step?

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1. Divide the first part of the dividend by the divisor. 2. Multiply the divisor by the quotient obtained. 3. Subtract the result from the dividend. 4. Bring down the next digit of the dividend. 5. Repeat the process until all digits have been brought down.

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What is the first step in long division?

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The first step is to divide the first digit or group of digits of the dividend by the divisor.

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How do you handle a situation where the divisor is larger than the dividend?

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If the divisor is larger than the dividend, the quotient is 0, and the dividend is the remainder.

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What is the significance of the 'R' in a long division answer?

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The 'R' stands for 'remainder' and indicates the amount left over after the division is complete.

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Can long division be used with decimal numbers?

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Yes, long division can be used with decimal numbers by treating the decimal point appropriately during the division process.

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