Long Division

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What is long division?

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Long division is a method used to divide larger numbers by breaking the division process into simpler steps.

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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 first few digits) of the dividend by the divisor.

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The dividend is 204.

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The divisor is 3.

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What does the quotient represent in a division problem?

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

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How do you check your answer in long division?

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You can check your answer by multiplying the quotient by the divisor and adding any remainder to see if it equals the dividend.

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What is the remainder in a division problem?

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The remainder is what is left over after dividing when the dividend is not evenly divisible by the divisor.

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What is the purpose of using long division?

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Long division helps to divide large numbers that cannot be easily divided in your head.

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What is a common mistake in long division?

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A common mistake is misplacing the digits in the quotient or forgetting to bring down the next digit.