Long Division and Remainders

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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 and remainder.

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What does the term '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 perform long division?

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1. Divide the first number by the divisor. 2. Multiply the divisor by the quotient. 3. Subtract the result from the dividend. 4. Bring down the next digit. 5. Repeat until all digits are used.

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What is the quotient in division?

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

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If 639 is divided by 3, what is the quotient?

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213

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What is 396 ÷ 6?

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66

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If Meg has 50 books and each shelf holds 8 books, how many books will not fit?

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2

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How many cars are needed for 23 children if each car can take 5 children?

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5

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What is 126 ÷ 5?

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25 R1

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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.