Mathematics Terms

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Divisor

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The number we are using to divide the dividend.

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Dividend

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The number that is being divided by the divisor.

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Quotient

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The result obtained by dividing the dividend by the divisor.

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Remainder

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

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Long Division

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A method of dividing large numbers by breaking down the division into a series of easier steps.

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Division Algorithm

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A mathematical procedure used to divide two numbers, providing a quotient and a remainder.

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Partial Quotients

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A method of division where the dividend is broken down into parts that are easy to divide by the divisor, and the results are added together to get the final quotient.

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Exact Division

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A division where the dividend is completely divisible by the divisor, resulting in a remainder of zero.