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 and remainder.

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In the division problem 270 ÷ 6, what is 270 called?

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270 is called the dividend.

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In the division problem 270 ÷ 6, what is 6 called?

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6 is called the divisor.

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In the division problem 270 ÷ 6, what is the result called?

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The result is called the quotient.

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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 numbers do not divide evenly.

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What is the quotient of 372 ÷ 3?

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The quotient is 124.

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What is the quotient of 697 ÷ 4?

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The quotient is 174 with a remainder of 1 (174 r 1).

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Where do you write the remainder in a division problem?

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You write the remainder at the top by your answer.

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If you divide 68 by 4, what is the quotient?

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The quotient is 17.

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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.