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Explain briefly the process of dividing whole numbers using the long division method.

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What is a long division method?

Long division is a method for dividing one large multi digit number into another large multi digit number. ... The divisor is the number you are dividing by. The quotient is the amount each divisor receives ie the answer in most cases

What is a long division method?

Long division is a method for dividing one large multi digit number into another large multi digit number. ... The divisor is the number you are dividing by. The quotient is the amount each divisor receives ie the answer in most cases.

How to Do Long Division?

Step 1: Take the first digit of the dividend. ...

Step 2: Then divide it by the divisor and write the answer on top as the quotient.

Step 3: Subtract the result from the digit and write the difference below.

Step 4: Bring down the next number (if present).

Step 5: Repeat the same process.

How do you do long division?

The long division method involves basic math operations.

To divide two numbers using this method, a tableau is drawn. The divisor is written outside the right , while the dividend is placed within. The quotient is written above the over bar on top of the dividend.