Math · Topic 42 of 65
Long Division
⭐ MasteredLong division splits a large number into equal groups. Divide, multiply, subtract, then bring down the next digit and repeat until the number is finished.
💡 Fun fact
If you share 84 sweets between 4 friends, each friend gets 21 sweets.
All about Long Division
Long division splits a large number into equal groups. You divide, multiply, subtract, and bring down the next digit, then repeat until nothing is left or there is a remainder.
Practising long division builds number sense and helps with fractions and decimals.
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Real-life uses of Long Division
- Sharing sweets or money equally
- Working out how many boxes are needed
- Calculating average speeds
Frequently asked questions about Long Division
What are the steps of long division?
Divide, multiply, subtract, bring down, and repeat.
What is 84 divided by 4?
It is 21.