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Long Division for Grade 4

Step by step practice for students learning long division for the first time.

Parts of Long Division

\[ \begin{array}{rcl} \text{Quotient} & \longrightarrow & 21 \\ \text{Divisor} & \longrightarrow & 4\enclose{longdiv}{84} \\ & & \uparrow \\ & & \text{Dividend} \end{array} \]

Steps

1. Divide
Ask how many times the divisor fits into the number you are looking at.
2. Multiply
Multiply and write the answer underneath.
3. Subtract
Subtract to find what is left.
4. Bring down
Bring down the next digit and repeat the steps.

Example

Step 1
Problem: 84 / 4
Click Start solving to begin.
Step 0 of 0
Step text will appear here.
\[ 4 \enclose{longdiv}{84} \]
Click Start solving, then use the buttons to see one tiny step at a time.

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