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Long division

Long division.

  • Divide, multiply, subtract, then bring down the next digit.
  • Write every quotient digit in its correct place. A zero quotient digit still matters.
  • Check with divisor × quotient + remainder.

Example 1

Use long division.

Long division layout
Write 1 above this digit; subtract 12. Bring down the next digit.Write 2 above this digit; subtract 24. Bring down the next digit.Write 4 above this digit; subtract 48. No digits remain.Multiply back to check the quotient.

Example 2

Use long division.

Long division layout
Write 1 above this digit; subtract 13. Bring down the next digit.Write 2 above this digit; subtract 26. Bring down the next digit.Write 7 above this digit; subtract 91. No digits remain.Multiply back to check the quotient.

Your turn

Question 1

Use long division.

Check answerLong division layout
Write 1 above this digit; subtract 14. Bring down the next digit.Write 3 above this digit; subtract 42. Bring down the next digit.Write 0 above this digit; subtract 0. No digits remain.Multiply back to check the quotient.
Question 2

Use long division.

Check answerLong division layout
Write 1 above this digit; subtract 15. Bring down the next digit.Write 3 above this digit; subtract 45. Bring down the next digit.Write 3 above this digit; subtract 45. No digits remain.Multiply back to check the quotient.
Question 3

Use long division.

Check answerLong division layout
Write 1 above this digit; subtract 16. Bring down the next digit.Write 3 above this digit; subtract 48. Bring down the next digit.Write 6 above this digit; subtract 96. No digits remain.Multiply back to check the quotient.
Question 4

Use long division.

Check answerLong division layout
Write 1 above this digit; subtract 17. Bring down the next digit.Write 3 above this digit; subtract 51. Bring down the next digit.Write 9 above this digit; subtract 153. No digits remain.Multiply back to check the quotient.
Question 5

Use long division.

Check answerLong division layout
Write 1 above this digit; subtract 18. Bring down the next digit.Write 4 above this digit; subtract 72. Bring down the next digit.Write 2 above this digit; subtract 36. No digits remain.Multiply back to check the quotient.