Question

show how to divide 432 divided by 12

Answer 1

To divide 432 by 12, you can use long division or simple division. Here’s how to do it step-by-step using long division:

1. **Set up the division**: Write 432 under the long division bar and 12 outside.

```
______
12 | 432
```

2. **Divide the first part**: Determine how many times 12 fits into the first digit (4). It doesn't fit, so you look at the first two digits (43).
- 12 goes into 43 three times because \(12 \times 3 = 36\).

3. **Write down the 3**: Place 3 above the division bar.

```
3
______
12 | 432
-36 (12 x 3)
-----
7
```

4. **Subtract**: Subtract 36 from 43, which leaves you with 7.

5. **Bring down the next digit**: Bring down the next digit, which is 2, making the number 72.

```
3
______
12 | 432
-36
-----
72
```

6. **Divide again**: Now determine how many times 12 fits into 72. It goes exactly 6 times because \(12 \times 6 = 72\).

7. **Write down the 6**: Place 6 above the division bar.

```
36
______
12 | 432
-36
-----
72
-72 (12 x 6)
-----
0
```

8. **Subtract again**: Subtract 72 from 72, which leaves you with 0.

Since there are no more digits to bring down, the division is complete.

**Result**:

432 divided by 12 equals **36**.

So, \(432 \div 12 = 36\).