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, more manageable parts, allowing us to find the quotient and remainder.

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What does the term 'remainder' mean in division?

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A remainder is the amount left over after division when the numbers do not divide evenly.

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How do you represent a remainder in division?

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A remainder is often represented with an 'R' followed by the remainder value, for example, 5R2 means 5 with a remainder of 2.

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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.

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If 50 books are divided among 8 shelves, how many books will not fit?

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2 books will not fit.

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How many pans are needed for 75 cupcakes if each pan holds 9 cupcakes?

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9 pans are needed.

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If there are 32 students and each table seats 6, how many tables are needed?

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6 tables are needed.

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What is 129 divided by 6?

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21 with a remainder of 3 (21R3).

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What is 126 divided by 5?

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25 with a remainder of 1 (25R1).

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What is the quotient in division?

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