Long Division

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What is long division?

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Long division is a method used to divide larger numbers into smaller parts, making it easier to calculate the quotient and remainder.

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What does 'quotient' mean in division?

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

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What is a 'remainder' in division?

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A remainder is the amount left over after division when one number cannot be divided evenly by another.

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How do you set up a long division problem?

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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 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 digit or group of digits of the dividend.

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If 235 ÷ 6 = 39 R1, what does R1 represent?

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R1 represents a remainder of 1 after dividing 235 by 6.

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Calculate 4,458 ÷ 24 using long division.

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4,458 ÷ 24 = 186 R6.

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What is the process to find the quotient in long division?

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Divide, multiply, subtract, bring down the next digit, and repeat until all digits are used.

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What does it mean if a division problem has no remainder?

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It means that the dividend is evenly divisible by the divisor.

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Solve: 186 ÷ 31.

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186 ÷ 31 = 6.