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.

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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.

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What is the divisor in a division problem?

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

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What is the quotient in a division problem?

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The quotient is the result of the division.

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What does 'R' stand for in division?

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'R' stands for 'remainder', which is the amount left over after division.

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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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The first step is to see how many times the divisor can fit into the first part of the dividend.

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If 816 ÷ 24 = 34, what does this mean?

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It means that 24 fits into 816 a total of 34 times with no remainder.

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Calculate 7,439 ÷ 22 using long division.

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The answer is 338 R3.

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What is the process of finding the remainder in long division?

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After dividing, subtract the product of the divisor and the quotient from the dividend to find the remainder.

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