Long division by two digit divisor

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What is long division?

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Long division is a method for dividing large numbers by breaking the division process into simpler steps.

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What does the term 'dividend' mean?

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The dividend is the number that is being divided in a division problem.

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What does the term 'divisor' mean?

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The divisor is the number by which the dividend is divided.

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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.

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What does 'remainder' mean in division?

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The remainder is the amount left over after division when the dividend is not evenly divisible by the divisor.

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How do you set up a long division problem?

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Write the dividend under the long division symbol and the divisor outside of it.

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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.

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How do you handle a situation where the divisor is larger than the dividend?

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If the divisor is larger than the dividend, the quotient is 0 and the dividend is the remainder.

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What is the process of bringing down a number in long division?

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Bringing down a number involves taking the next digit of the dividend and placing it next to the current remainder to form a new number.

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What is the importance of estimating in long division?

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Estimating helps to determine how many times the divisor can fit into the current number, making the division process easier.