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What is long division?

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Long division is a method of dividing one number by another, breaking the problem down into simpler steps to find the quotient.

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What does it mean to divide a number with no remainders?

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Dividing a number with no remainders means that the division results in a whole number, with no fractional part left over.

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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 (the number being divided) under the long division symbol and the divisor (the number you are dividing by) outside to the left.

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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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How do you check your long division answer?

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To check your long division answer, multiply the quotient by the divisor and add any remainder. The result should equal the dividend.

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What is the first step in long division?

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The first step in long division 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 quotient by the divisor, subtract the result from the dividend, and bring down the next digit.

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What is a common mistake when performing long division?

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A common mistake in long division is misplacing the decimal point or incorrectly subtracting during the process.