Long Division

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What is long division?

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Long division is a method for dividing large numbers by breaking the division process into simpler steps.

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What does 'remainder' mean in division?

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A remainder is the amount left over after division when the divisor does not evenly divide the dividend.

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How do you set up a long division problem?

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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 first step in long division?

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

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If you divide 144 by 5, what is the quotient and remainder?

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The quotient is 28 and the remainder is 4, so it is written as 28 r 4.

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The result is 1141.

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The result is 55.

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If you divide 166 by 3, what is the quotient and remainder?

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The quotient is 55 and the remainder is 1, so it is written as 55 r 1.

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The result is 172 r 2.

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What is the purpose of estimating in long division?

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Estimating helps to determine how many times the divisor can fit into the dividend, making the division process easier.