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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 282 and 6 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 28, divide by 6. 28 ÷ 6 = 4. Multiply: 4 × 6 = 24. Subtract: 28 - 24 = 4.
4 Take 42, divide by 6. 42 ÷ 6 = 7. Multiply: 7 × 6 = 42. Subtract: 42 - 42 = 0.
5 Result: 282 ÷ 6 = 47

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