Division

Division is the process of separating a number into equal parts. It is the opposite of multiplication.

Basic Division Symbols

In division, the number being divided is called the dividend, the number that divides the dividend is called the divisor, and the result is called the quotient.

The basic division symbol is ÷, and it can also be represented using the forward slash (/) or the fraction bar.

Example:

When you divide 12 by 3, it can be written as:

12 ÷ 3 = 4

or

12 / 3 = 4

Long Division

Long division is a method used to divide large numbers. It involves several steps including division, multiplication, subtraction, and bringing down the next digit.

Example:

When you divide 126 by 3 using long division, the steps are:

       42
    3 | 126
       - 12
         --
         6
         - 6
           --
           0
    

So, 126 ÷ 3 = 42

Properties of Division

Some important properties of division include:

• Division by 1: Any number divided by 1 is the number itself. (e.g., 8 ÷ 1 = 8)
• Division by 0: Division by zero is undefined.
• Division of 0: Any number divided by 0 is 0, except 0 itself. (e.g., 0 ÷ 7 = 0)

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