5th Grade Long Division Word Problems

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What is long division?

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Long division is a method of dividing larger numbers by breaking the division process into simpler steps, involving dividing, multiplying, subtracting, and bringing down the next digit.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.6

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What is a quotient?

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

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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What does it mean to divide evenly?

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To divide evenly means that the division results in a whole number without any remainder.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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How do you check your division answer?

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

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.6

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What is the divisor in a division problem?

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The divisor is the number by which another number (the dividend) is divided.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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What is the dividend in a division problem?

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The dividend is the number that is being divided by the divisor.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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If 456 is divided by 23, what is the quotient?

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19

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If 567 is divided by 3, what is the quotient?

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189

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If 567 is divided by 7, what is the quotient?

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81

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What is the quotient when 3,456 is divided by 12?

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288

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.6

CCSS.6.NS.B.2