Long Division with Whole Numbers

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What is long division?

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Long division is a method for dividing larger numbers into smaller parts, allowing you to find the quotient and remainder.

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What does 'quotient' mean in division?

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The quotient is the result of dividing one number by another.

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What is a 'remainder' 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 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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Look at the first digit or digits of the dividend to see how many times the divisor can fit into it.

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If you divide 890 by 45, what is the quotient and remainder?

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The quotient is 19 and the remainder is 35 (19 R 35).

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The result is 11 R 16.

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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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The quotient is 207.

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When dividing, what does it mean if the remainder is zero?

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It means that the dividend is exactly divisible by the divisor.