Long Division

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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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What is the dividend in a division problem?

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The dividend is the number that is being divided.

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What is the divisor in a division problem?

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

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What is the quotient in a division problem?

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The quotient is the result of the division.

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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 dividend is not evenly divisible by the divisor.

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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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Divide the first digit of the dividend by the divisor.

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How do you handle a situation where the divisor is larger than the dividend?

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If the divisor is larger, the quotient is 0 and you can bring down the next digit.

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What is the process of bringing down a number in long division?

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Bringing down means to take the next digit of the dividend and place it next to the current remainder.

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What is the purpose of multiplying in long division?

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Multiplying helps to find out how many times the divisor fits into the current number.