Long Division

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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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What does the term 'dividend' mean?

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The dividend is the number that is being divided in a division problem.

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What does the term 'divisor' mean?

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The divisor is the number by which the dividend is divided.

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What is the 'quotient' in division?

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The quotient is the result of the division, representing how many times the divisor fits into the dividend.

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What does 'remainder' mean in division?

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The remainder is the amount left over after division when the dividend is not evenly divisible by the divisor.

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How do you set up a long division problem?

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Write the dividend under the long division symbol and the divisor outside it.

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What is the first step in long division?

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Divide the first digit of the dividend by the divisor to find the first digit of the quotient.

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How do you handle remainders in long division?

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If there is a remainder, it can be expressed as 'R' followed by the remainder value, or as a fraction of the divisor.

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