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

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What does 'R' stand for in division problems?

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'R' stands for 'remainder', which is the amount left over after division when one number does not divide evenly into another.

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How do you set up a long division problem?

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To set up a long division problem, write the dividend (the number being divided) under the long division symbol and the divisor (the number you are dividing by) outside.

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What is the dividend in the division problem 5487 ÷ 8?

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The dividend is 5487.

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What is the divisor in the division problem 9116 ÷ 32?

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The divisor is 32.

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What is the quotient in the division problem 501 ÷ 9?

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The quotient is 55.

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How do you find the remainder in a long division problem?

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To find the remainder, subtract the product of the divisor and the quotient from the dividend.

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What is the result of 5471 ÷ 4?

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The result is 1367 R3.

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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 digit or group of digits of the dividend.

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What do you do after finding the first digit of the quotient?

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After finding the first digit of the quotient, multiply the divisor by that digit and subtract the result from the dividend.