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Division 77

Long Division Method
As we have learnt before, division can be done in different ways.

For example, Fact-o-meter
� Division by zero is not possible.
� We cannot change the order of the
16 ÷ 8 = 2 dividend and divisor in division.

For example, 14 ÷ 2 cannot be
Dividend Divisor Quotient written as 2 ÷ 14.

When we write in long division form, we represent it as:

2 Quotient Divisor 8 16 2 Quotient
Divisor 8 16 Dividend or
Dividend

We use long division for such problems that need more than one step as it is convenient.

Division of 2-digit Number by 1-digit Number

Let us learn how to divide a 2-digit number by a 1-digit number with the help of some
examples.

Let’s Attempt

Example 1: Divide 24 by 2. T O

Solution: Step 1: Divide 2 tens by 2. 1 2

2 tens ÷ 2 = 1 ten 2 2 4
Write 1 as quotient and 2 under tens column and – 2

subtract. 0 4

Step 2: Divide 4 ones by 2. – 4
0
Since 2 × 2 = 4, 4 ÷ 2 = 2

Write 2 as quotient and 4 under ones column
and subtract.

Now, remainder is zero. T O

Thus, 24 ÷ 2 = 12 2 4
3 7 2
Example 2: Divide 72 by 3. – 6

Solution: Step 1: Divide 7 tens by 3. 1 2

Write 2 in the quotient at tens place and write – 1 2
6 (= 3 × 2), below 7. 0

Now, subtract 6 from 7 : 7 – 6 = 1