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How to Solve Division

Learn methods for dividing numbers, including division with remainder.

📝 Step by Step

1 Write the dividend (number to be divided) inside the division symbol and the divisor (number dividing by) outside.
2 Start from the left side and find the smallest number of digits of the dividend that is greater than or equal to the divisor.
3 Divide that number by the divisor and write the result above the dividend. Multiply the result by the divisor and subtract from the dividend.
4 Bring down the next digit of the dividend and repeat the process until all digits are processed.

Answer:

1 Write numbers 180 and 5 one below the other, aligning digits.
2 Start from the left side and find the smallest number of digits of the dividend that is greater than or equal to the divisor.
3 Take 18, divide by 5. 18 ÷ 5 = 3. Multiply: 3 × 5 = 15. Subtract: 18 - 15 = 3.
4 Take 30, divide by 5. 30 ÷ 5 = 6. Multiply: 6 × 5 = 30. Subtract: 30 - 30 = 0.
5 Result: 180 ÷ 5 = 36

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