How to Do Long Division
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Summary
Topics Covered
- A Seven-Step Systematic Approach to Division
Full Transcript
to do long division follow these seven steps step 1 calculate how many times the number outside the division bar goes into the
first number inside the bar step 2 put the answer on top of the bar step 3 multiply the number outside the
division bar by the number at the top of the bar step 4 write the answer below the number inside the division bar so the first digits of both numbers are
lined up step 5 subtract the two numbers inside the division bar and write the answer below the two numbers if there are any
remaining digits inside the division bar bring them down to the new answer step 6 repeat the division process with the new number
step seven if you get to a point where the number outside the division bar can't fit into the remaining number right that number also known as the
remainder next to your answer within are in front of it
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