Long Division

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What is long division?

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Long division is a method used to divide larger numbers into smaller parts, allowing us to find how many times one number fits into another.

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What does 'remainder' mean in division?

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A remainder is the amount left over after division when one number cannot be divided evenly by another.

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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.

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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.

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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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Calculate: 369 ÷ 3

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123

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Calculate: 46 ÷ 5

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8 r6 (8 with a remainder of 6)

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Calculate: 39 ÷ 4

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9 r3 (9 with a remainder of 3)

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Calculate: 82 ÷ 6

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13 r4 (13 with a remainder of 4)

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What is the first step in long division?

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The first step is to see how many times the divisor can fit into the first digit or group of digits of the dividend.