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Long division
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GPT 3.5
Long division is a method of dividing two numbers, usually larger numbers, by repeatedly subtracting multiples of the divisor from the dividend and recording the quotient and remainder at each step. It is a more detailed and systematic method than simple division, making it easier to perform division with larger numbers.
To perform long division, follow these steps:
1. Write the dividend (the number being divided) inside the long division symbol (usually represented as a horizontal line with a bracket on the right side).
2. Write the divisor (the number dividing the dividend) outside the long division symbol.
3. Divide the first digit(s) of the dividend by the divisor and write the quotient above the long division symbol. If the division is not exact, write the remainder as a smaller number on the right-hand side of the dividend.
4. Multiply the quotient by the divisor and write the product below the dividend.
5. Subtract the product from the first digit(s) of the dividend and write the result below the product line.
6. Bring down the next digit of the dividend next to the result of the subtraction.
7. Repeat steps 3 through 6 until you have gone through all digits of the dividend.
8. The final quotient will be the result of the divisions, and the remainder, if any, will be the final remainder.
Long division can be used for both whole numbers and decimals. However, the steps remain the same.
To perform long division, follow these steps:
1. Write the dividend (the number being divided) inside the long division symbol (usually represented as a horizontal line with a bracket on the right side).
2. Write the divisor (the number dividing the dividend) outside the long division symbol.
3. Divide the first digit(s) of the dividend by the divisor and write the quotient above the long division symbol. If the division is not exact, write the remainder as a smaller number on the right-hand side of the dividend.
4. Multiply the quotient by the divisor and write the product below the dividend.
5. Subtract the product from the first digit(s) of the dividend and write the result below the product line.
6. Bring down the next digit of the dividend next to the result of the subtraction.
7. Repeat steps 3 through 6 until you have gone through all digits of the dividend.
8. The final quotient will be the result of the divisions, and the remainder, if any, will be the final remainder.
Long division can be used for both whole numbers and decimals. However, the steps remain the same.