Dividing

Dividing is the process of splitting a number into equal parts or groups. It is the opposite operation of multiplication. When dividing, we are trying to determine how many times one number (the divisor) can be subtracted from another number (the dividend) without resulting in a negative number.

Basic Division Steps

1. Set up the division problem with the dividend inside the division symbol and the divisor outside the symbol. For example: 25 ÷ 5
2. Start dividing the leftmost digit of the dividend by the divisor. If the divisor is greater than the first digit, continue to the next digit until a number greater than the divisor is found.
3. Write the quotient above the line and the remainder, if any, next to the dividend.
4. If there are more digits in the dividend, bring down the next digit and continue the process until the entire dividend is divided.

Long Division

Long division is a method used for dividing multi-digit numbers. It involves a series of steps to find the quotient and remainder.

Division Terminology

• Dividend: The number being divided.
• Divisor: The number that divides the dividend.
• Quotient: The result of the division.
• Remainder: The amount left over when the division is not exact.

Practice Problems

Let's practice some division problems:

1. Divide 48 by 6.
2. Divide 125 by 5.
3. Divide 357 by 9.

Division Rules

It's important to remember these rules when dividing:

• If a number is divided by 1, the quotient is the number itself.
• If a number is divided by itself, the quotient is 1.
• If 0 is divided by any number (except 0), the quotient is 0.