To divide 68 by 2 using long division, follow these steps:
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Set Up the Long Division:
- Write 68 under the long division bar and 2 outside.
____ 2 | 68
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Divide:
- How many times does 2 go into the first digit of 68 (which is 6)? 2 goes into 6 three times (3 x 2 = 6).
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Subtract:
- Write 3 above the division bar. Multiply 3 by 2 (which equals 6) and write that below the 6. Subtract to find the remainder:
3 ____ 2 | 68 -6 ____ 0
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Bring Down the Next Digit:
- Bring down the next digit, which is 8, making the number now 08.
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Repeat the Process:
- How many times does 2 go into 8? 2 goes into 8 four times (4 x 2 = 8).
- Write 4 above the division bar. Multiply 4 by 2 (which equals 8) and write that below the 8. Subtract to find the remainder:
34 ____ 2 | 68 -6 ____ 08 -8 ____ 0
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Conclusion:
- Since there are no more digits to bring down and the remainder is 0, the final answer to 68 divided by 2 is 34.
Thus, 68 ÷ 2 = 34.