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 a divisor?

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A divisor is the number by which another number (the dividend) is divided.

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What is a dividend?

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

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What is a quotient?

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A quotient is the result of dividing one number by 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 the numbers do not divide evenly.

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How do you set up a long division problem?

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You write the dividend inside the division bracket 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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If you divide 75 by 3, what is the divisor?

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The divisor is 3.

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How many trucks are needed to move 84 cars if each truck holds 5 cars?

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You need 17 trucks.

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What is the quotient of 621 divided by 4?

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The quotient is 155 with a remainder of 1 (155 r 1).