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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 a series of easier steps.

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What does the term 'dividend' mean in long division?

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The dividend is the number that is being divided.

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What does the term 'divisor' mean in long division?

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

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What is the 'quotient' in long division?

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The quotient is the result of the division.

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What does 'R' stand for in long division results?

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'R' stands for 'remainder', which is what is 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.

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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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How do you handle remainders in long division?

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You can express the remainder as 'R' followed by the remainder value, or convert it into a decimal.

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What is the long division of 13,714 by 73?

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190 R34.

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What is the long division of 59,050 by 25?

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2,362.