Long Division

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What is long division?

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Long division is a method used to divide larger numbers by breaking the division process into simpler steps.

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What is the first step in long division?

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The first step is to divide the first digit (or digits) of the dividend by the divisor.

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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 result of a division called?

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The result of a division is called the quotient.

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How do you check your long division answer?

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

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What is the remainder 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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368

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What is a common mistake in long division?

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A common mistake is misplacing the decimal point or forgetting to bring down the next digit.