Long Division

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Long Division
Does McDonalds Sell Cheese Burgers?
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Long Division

• Long division is as simple as memorizing the
  question, Does McDonalds Sell Cheese Burgers?

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Long Division

• Each person represents a step in the long
  division process.

3. Subtract
?
1. Divide
4. Check
2. Multiply
5. Bring Down
4
Step 1 in Long Division
4
1. Divide
?
2 ) 9 4

• Divide 2 into first number in the dividend.

How many 2s will go into 9?

• Think how many 2s will fit into 9.

• Write that number directly above the number
  you divided into.

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Step 2 in Long Division
4
2. Multiply
2 ) 9 4
8

• Multiply the divisor times the first number
  in the quotient.

2 x 4 8

• Write your answer directly under the 9 or
  the number you just divided into.

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Step 3 in Long Division
4
3. Subtract
2 ) 9 4
8

• Draw a line under the 8.

• Write a subtraction sign next to the 8.

1

• Subtract 8 from 9.

• Write your answer directly below the 8.

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Step 4 in Long Division
4
4. Cheese
2 ) 9 4
8

• Look at the difference.

1

• Make sure it is smaller than your divisor.

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Step 5 in Long Division
4
5. Bring Down
2 ) 9 4
8

• Bring down the next number in the dividend.
• Start the process again.

1 4

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Step 1 in Long Division
4
7
1. Divide
?
2 ) 9 4
8

• Divide 2 into your new number, 14.

1
4

• Place your answer directly above the 4 in
  your quotient.

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Step 2 in Long Division
4
7
2. Multiply
2 ) 9 4
8

• Multiply your divisor, 2, with your new number
  in the quotient, 7.

1
4
1
4

• Place your answer directly under the 14.

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Step 3 in Long Division
4
7
3. Subtract
2 ) 9 4
8

• Draw a line under the bottom 14.

1
4

• Draw a subtraction sign.

1
4

• Subtract place answer under the line.

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Step 4 in Long Division
4
7
4. Cheese
2 ) 9 4
8

• Is your difference smaller than your divisor?

1
4
1
4
0
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Step 5 in Long Division
4
7
5. Bring Down
2 ) 9 4
8

• If theres nothing else to bring down, you are
  finished! Your quotient is on the roof.

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4
1
4
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