Long Division Basics

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What is long division?

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Long division is the process of reducing a multi-digit number into smaller groups and reversing multiplication by separating a value into the numbers that were multiplied together to equal the original value.

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Why is long division important?

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Long division is important for efficiently reducing large numbers, especially as they get bigger.

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What should you know before doing long division?

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Long division breaks a larger number into two smaller ones, following a sequence of steps that make reducing large numbers easier. It's important to master the basics early.

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How is division related to multiplication?

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Division is the opposite of multiplication. While multiplication is repeated addition, division is repeated subtraction, with the quotient being the number of times you subtract.

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Define 'Divisor'.

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The number that divides another number.

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Define 'Dividend'.

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The number that will be divided by another number.

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Define 'Quotient'.

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The value obtained from the division.

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Define 'Remainder'.

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Any extra value left over after no more division can be done.