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, making it easier to calculate the quotient and remainder.

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What does 'dividend' mean?

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

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What does 'divisor' mean?

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

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What is 'quotient'?

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

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What is 'remainder'?

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The remainder is the amount left over after division when the dividend is not evenly divisible by the divisor.

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Solve: 501 ÷ 9

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55 R6

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Solve: 385 ÷ 5

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77

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Solve: 5471 ÷ 4

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1367 R3

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Solve: 5487 ÷ 8

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685 R7

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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 of the dividend by the divisor.