Long Division

Front

What is long division?

Back

Long division is a method used to divide larger numbers into smaller, more manageable parts, allowing us to find the quotient and remainder.

Front

What does 'dividend' mean?

Back

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

Front

What does 'divisor' mean?

Back

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

Front

What is 'quotient'?

Back

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

Front

What is 'remainder'?

Back

The remainder is the amount left over after division when the dividend cannot be evenly divided by the divisor.

Front

How do you set up a long division problem?

Back

Write the dividend under the long division symbol and the divisor outside, to the left.

Front

What is the first step in long division?

Back

The first step is to see how many times the divisor can fit into the first part of the dividend.

Front

If 215 guests need cups and cups are sold in packs of 8, how many packs do they need?

Back

27 packs.

Front

What is the process to find the quotient in long division?

Back

Divide, multiply, subtract, bring down the next digit, and repeat until all digits are used.

Front

What does 'R' stand for in division problems?

Back

'R' stands for remainder, indicating what is left after division.