Long Division and Remainders

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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, making it easier to find the quotient and remainder.

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What does the term 'quotient' mean?

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The quotient is the result of dividing one number by another.

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What is a 'remainder' 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 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.

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If 528 ÷ 8 = 66, what is the remainder?

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There is no remainder because 528 is evenly divisible by 8.

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What is 396 ÷ 6?

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396 ÷ 6 = 66.

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What is 812 ÷ 4?

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812 ÷ 4 = 204.

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What is 735 ÷ 5?

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735 ÷ 5 = 147.

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What do you do if the divisor is larger than the dividend?

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If the divisor is larger than the dividend, the quotient is 0 and the dividend is the remainder.