Long Division and Remainders

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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, allowing us to find how many times one number fits into another.

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What does 'remainder' mean 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 express a division problem with a remainder?

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You express it as 'quotient r remainder', for example, 21 r 3 means 21 with a remainder of 3.

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What is the quotient in a division problem?

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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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If 129 is divided by 6, what is the quotient and remainder?

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The quotient is 21 and the remainder is 3, so it is expressed as 21 r 3.

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How many books can Meg fit on her bookcase if each shelf holds 8 books and she has 50 books?

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Meg can fit 48 books on the bookcase, leaving 2 books that will not fit.

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If there are 32 students and each table seats 6, how many tables are needed?

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You need 6 tables to seat all 32 students, with 2 students left without a seat.

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What is the result of 126 divided by 5?

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The result is 25 with a remainder of 1, expressed as 25 r 1.

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What is 639 divided by 3?

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The result is 213 with no remainder.

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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.