Long Division Flashcards

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Key terms and practice problems for long division.

Flashcards

Dividend: The number being divided. In 84 ÷ 4, the dividend is 84.
Divisor: The number you divide by. In 84 ÷ 4, the divisor is 4.
Quotient: The answer to a division problem. In 84 ÷ 4 = 21, the quotient is 21.
Remainder: The amount left over when a number doesn't divide evenly.
Long Division Steps: Divide, Multiply, Subtract, Bring down — repeat until done.
72 ÷ 3 = ?: 24
84 ÷ 4 = ?: 21
65 ÷ 5 = ?: 13
96 ÷ 8 = ?: 12
75 ÷ 3 = ?: 25
90 ÷ 6 = ?: 15
How do you check a division answer?: Multiply the quotient by the divisor. If correct, you get the dividend back.
What is 50 ÷ 6?: 8 remainder 2 (written 8 R2)
Can a remainder be larger than the divisor?: No — the remainder must always be less than the divisor.