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, allowing us to find how many times one number fits into another.

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What does 'R' stand for in division problems?

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'R' stands for 'remainder', which is the amount left over after division when one number does not divide evenly into another.

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How do you set up a long division problem?

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You 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 dividend in the problem 2007 ÷ 15?

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The dividend is 2007.

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What is the divisor in the problem 2007 ÷ 15?

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The divisor is 15.

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What is the quotient in the problem 2007 ÷ 15?

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The quotient is 133.

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How do you find the remainder in a long division problem?

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After dividing, if there is a number left that cannot be divided by the divisor, that number is the remainder.

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Solve: 385 ÷ 5 = ?

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77.

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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 see how many times the divisor can fit into the first part of the dividend.