long division with decimals

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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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How do you divide a decimal number by a whole number?

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To divide a decimal by a whole number, you can perform long division as usual, placing the decimal point in the quotient directly above the decimal point in the dividend.

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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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How do you handle remainders in long division?

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You can express the remainder as a fraction, decimal, or continue dividing if necessary.

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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.

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What do you do after dividing in long division?

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After dividing, you multiply the divisor by the quotient and subtract the result from the dividend.

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

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Bringing down a number allows you to continue the division process with the next digit of the dividend.

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How do you check your work in long division?

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You can check your work by multiplying the quotient by the divisor and adding the remainder to see if it equals the original dividend.

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What is the quotient in division?

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

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How do you convert a remainder into a decimal?

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To convert a remainder into a decimal, divide the remainder by the divisor and add it to the quotient.