β Let's Learn Long Division! β
Long division helps us share things equally into groups. It's like dividing cookies among friends!
Example 1: 12 Γ· 3
Step 1: We have 12 cookies
Step 2: Share them among 3 friends
Step 3: Each friend gets 4 cookies!
12 Γ· 3 = 4
Example 2: 15 Γ· 4 (with remainder)
Step 1: We have 15 cookies
Step 2: Share them among 4 friends
Step 3: Each friend gets 3 cookies
Step 4: 3 cookies left over (remainder)
15 Γ· 4 = 3 remainder 3
Long Division Steps
Step 1: Divide
Ask: "How many times does the divisor fit into the first number?"
Step 2: Multiply
Multiply your answer by the divisor
Step 3: Subtract
Subtract the result from the number you're dividing
Step 4: Bring Down
Bring down the next digit and repeat
Example 3: 156 Γ· 4
4
156
Step 1: 4 goes into 15 three times (4 Γ 3 = 12)
Step 2: 15 - 12 = 3, bring down 6
Step 3: 4 goes into 36 nine times (4 Γ 9 = 36)
Step 4: 36 - 36 = 0, no remainder
Answer: 39
π‘ Tip: Always check your answer by multiplying! 39 Γ 4 = 156 β
π― Try these: 20 Γ· 5 = ?, 18 Γ· 3 = ?, 25 Γ· 4 = ?
π Great work! Practice with real objects like buttons or blocks to make division fun!