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What is the first step in the long division process?
What is the first step in the long division process?
What should you do after you subtract the product from the dividend in long division?
What should you do after you subtract the product from the dividend in long division?
What is the final result of dividing 5,248 by 12?
What is the final result of dividing 5,248 by 12?
How can you convert a remainder into a decimal?
How can you convert a remainder into a decimal?
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What is a key aspect of the long division method?
What is a key aspect of the long division method?
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Which of the following describes the 'Bring Down' step in long division?
Which of the following describes the 'Bring Down' step in long division?
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What can help in estimating the first quotient figure in long division?
What can help in estimating the first quotient figure in long division?
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In the long division of 5,248 by 12, which step follows the initial division of 52 by 12?
In the long division of 5,248 by 12, which step follows the initial division of 52 by 12?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Long Division
- Long division is a method for dividing large numbers accurately.
- It's used when the divisor isn't a simple one-digit number or a multiple of ten.
- The process breaks down the division into manageable steps.
- The method mirrors repeated subtraction in division.
Setting up a Long Division Problem
- Place the dividend inside the division symbol.
- Write the divisor outside the division symbol.
Steps in Long Division
- Divide: Determine the divisor's count in the dividend's initial digits. Write the result above the dividend.
- Multiply: Multiply the divisor by the quotient digit. Write the result below the relevant portion of the dividend.
- Subtract: Subtract the product from the corresponding portion of the dividend.
- Bring Down: Bring down the next digit of the dividend to the right of the remainder.
- Repeat: Repeat steps 1-4 until all dividend digits are processed.
Remainders and Decimals
- If a remainder appears, express it as a fraction, decimal, or simply state the remainder.
- To express a remainder as a decimal, append zeroes to the dividend for further decimal places until there's no remainder.
- Use appropriate notation for repeating decimals.
Example
- Dividing 5,248 by 12:
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Setup: 12 | 5,248
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Divide 12 into 52 (first two digits): 12 goes into 52 four times (4 x 12 = 48).
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Write 4 above the 2 in the dividend.
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Subtract: 52 - 48 = 4.
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Bring down 4: 44.
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Divide 12 into 44: 12 goes into 44 three times (3 x 12 = 36).
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Write 3 above the 4 in the dividend.
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Subtract: 44 - 36 = 8.
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Bring down 8: 88.
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Divide 12 into 88: 12 goes into 88 seven times (7 x 12 = 84).
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Write 7 above the 8 in the dividend.
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Subtract: 88 - 84 = 4.
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The result is 437 with a remainder of 4. (437 4/12, which simplifies to 437 1/3, or 437.333...)
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Strategies for Long Division Simplification
- Estimating: Round numbers to estimate the initial quotient, ensuring accuracy.
- Chunking/Breaking Numbers: Break down the dividend into parts using numbers easier to compute.
Long Division Use Cases
- Long division is essential for various applications including:
- Basic arithmetic calculations.
- Everyday activities like budgeting, shopping, or planning.
- More advanced fields such as statistics, algebra, geometry, and technical areas.
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Description
This quiz covers the fundamentals of long division, focusing on its definition, setup, and step-by-step process. You'll learn how to divide large numbers accurately and understand the underlying concepts of this essential mathematical operation.
