Long Division with Whole Numbers

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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, allowing for easier calculation.

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What does the term 'quotient' mean?

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

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112 R2

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288

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11 R 18

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157 R 4

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205 R16

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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 check your long division answer?

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You can check your answer by multiplying the quotient by the divisor and adding the remainder. The result should equal the original dividend.

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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.