Question

60 ÷ 12 long division

Answer 1

To perform long division for 60 divided by 12, follow these steps:

1. **Setup the division**: Write 60 under the long division symbol and 12 outside of it.

```
______
12 | 60
```

2. **Determine how many times 12 can fit into 60**:
- 12 goes into 60 a total of 5 times because \( 12 \times 5 = 60 \).

3. **Write the 5 above the line**:
```
5
______
12 | 60
```

4. **Multiply 12 by 5 and write the result (60) under 60**:
```
5
______
12 | 60
-60
```

5. **Subtract**:
- \( 60 - 60 = 0 \)

6. **Write the remainder**:
```
5
______
12 | 60
-60
-----
0
```

So, \( 60 \div 12 = 5 \) with a remainder of 0.

The final answer is:

**5**.