Division Explained (Part 2)

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Here are more division facts.

Division with Remainder

When we divide a number, we sometimes get a remainder. In division, we are putting the total into smaller groups (see Part 1 - Basics of Division).

Sometimes there will be a remainder or left over, where there are not enough to make a group.

Let's look at the example of dividing 10 by 3.

There is a remainder of 1.

Vocabulary of Division

Symbols Used in Division

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Long Division

When we divide bigger numbers, we do it by long division. Let's explore long division.

The basic steps of long division are

1. Divide
2. Multiply
   
3. Subtract
   

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