4th Grade 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 find the quotient.

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What does the term '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 the term 'divisor' mean?

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

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What is the 'quotient' in division?

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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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What does 'remainder' mean in division?

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The remainder is the amount left over after division when the dividend cannot be evenly divided by the divisor.

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How do you set up a long division problem?

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Write the dividend under the long division symbol and the divisor outside it.

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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 part of the dividend.

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If you have 45 ÷ 8, what is the quotient and remainder?

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The quotient is 5 and the remainder is 5 (5 r5).

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How do you check your long division answer?

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Multiply the quotient by the divisor and add the remainder. The result should equal the dividend.

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What is 72 ÷ 9?

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The answer is 8.