5th Grade Long Division

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What is long division?

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Long division is a method used to divide larger numbers by breaking them down into smaller, more manageable parts.

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What does 'R' stand for in division problems?

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'R' stands for 'remainder', which 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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You 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 dividend in the division problem 2637 ÷ 18?

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The dividend is 2637.

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What is the divisor in the division problem 2637 ÷ 18?

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The divisor is 18.

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What is the quotient in the division problem 2637 ÷ 18?

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The quotient is 146.

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How do you find the remainder in a division problem?

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You subtract the product of the divisor and the quotient from the dividend.

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What is 788 divided by 28?

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788 ÷ 28 = 28 R4.

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What does it mean if a division problem has a remainder?

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It means that the dividend is not evenly divisible by the divisor, and there is a leftover amount.

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What is 51 ÷ 5?

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51 ÷ 5 = 10 R1.