NumberKS3 / GCSE

Short division

Divide by one digit using short division.

  • Start with the leftmost digit.
  • Carry each remainder into the next digit.
  • A final remainder must be smaller than the divisor.

Example 1

Divide. Give any remainder.

Short division

Carry each remainder into the next digit. The final remainder is smaller than the divisor.

Example 2

Divide. Give any remainder.

Short division

Carry each remainder into the next digit. The final remainder is smaller than the divisor.

Remember
A final remainder must be smaller than the divisor.

Your turn

Question 1

Divide. Give any remainder.

Check answer

Short division

Carry each remainder into the next digit. The final remainder is smaller than the divisor.

Question 2

Divide. Give any remainder.

Check answer

Short division

Carry each remainder into the next digit. The final remainder is smaller than the divisor.

Question 3

Divide. Give any remainder.

Check answer

Short division

Carry each remainder into the next digit. The final remainder is smaller than the divisor.

Question 4

Divide. Give any remainder.

Check answer

Short division

Carry each remainder into the next digit. The final remainder is smaller than the divisor.

Question 5

Divide. Give any remainder.

Check answer

Short division

Carry each remainder into the next digit. The final remainder is smaller than the divisor.

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