5th Grade Long Division Word Problems

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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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How do you find the quotient in long division?

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To find the quotient, divide the dividend by the divisor and write down the result.

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What is a dividend?

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

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What is a divisor?

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

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What is a quotient?

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The quotient is the result of the division of one number by another.

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What does it mean to distribute equally?

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To distribute equally means to share or divide something into equal parts.

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If 1,234 cupcakes are packed into boxes of 6, how do you calculate the number of boxes?

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Divide 1,234 by 6 to find the number of boxes filled.

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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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How do you check your long division answer?

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To check your answer, multiply the quotient by the divisor and add the remainder (if any) to see if it equals the dividend.

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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 of the dividend by the divisor.