Sure! Here’s a clear, step-by-step guide on how to divide numbers:
How to Divide Step by Step
Example: Divide 144 by 12
Step 1: Understand the division problem
- Division means splitting a number (called the dividend) into equal parts.
- The number you divide by is the divisor.
- The result is called the quotient.
In this example:
- Dividend = 144
- Divisor = 12
Step 2: Set up the division
Write it in long division format:
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12 | 144
Step 3: Divide the first digit(s)
- Look at the first digit(s) of the dividend that the divisor can divide into.
- 12 cannot go into 1 (the first digit of 144), so look at the first two digits: 14.
- How many times does 12 go into 14? Once (1 time).
Step 4: Multiply and subtract
- Multiply 1 (the quotient digit) by 12 (the divisor): 1 × 12 = 12.
- Subtract 12 from 14: 14 - 12 = 2.
Write the 1 above the line, over the second digit of the dividend:
1__
12 | 144
12
----
2
Step 5: Bring down the next digit
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Bring down the next digit of the dividend (4), making the new number 24.
1__ 12 | 144 12 ---- 24
Step 6: Divide again
- How many times does 12 go into 24? Exactly 2 times.
- Write 2 next to 1 on top.
Step 7: Multiply and subtract again
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Multiply 2 × 12 = 24.
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Subtract 24 - 24 = 0.
12 12 | 144 12 ---- 24 24 ---- 0
Step 8: Interpret the result
- Since the remainder is 0, the division is exact.
- The quotient is 12.
Summary
- 144 ÷ 12 = 12
If you want, I can help you practice with more examples or explain division with decimals or remainders!
