Long Division

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What is long division?

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Long division is a method used to divide larger numbers by breaking the division process into simpler steps.

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What does 'remainder' mean in division?

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A remainder is the amount left over after division when the divisor does not evenly divide the dividend.

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How do you set up a long division problem?

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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 first few digits of the dividend.

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If 144 is divided by 5, what is the quotient and remainder?

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The quotient is 28 and the remainder is 4, so it can be written as 28 r 4.

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What is the quotient of 166 divided by 3?

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The quotient is 55 and the remainder is 1, so it can be written as 55 r 1.

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What is the result of 882 divided by 7?

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The result is 126.

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When dividing 714 by 5, what is the quotient and remainder?

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The quotient is 142 and the remainder is 4, so it can be written as 142 R 4.

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The result is 1287.

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What is the purpose of long division?

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The purpose of long division is to simplify the process of dividing larger numbers into smaller, more manageable parts.