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Division 81

Let’s Attempt

Example 1: Divide 421 by 5 and write the divisor, quotient and remainder.

Solution: Step 1: Start at hundreds place. Since 4 < 5, the division is not possible.
Regroup 4 hundreds as 40 tens and add it to 2 tens at tens place.
Now, we have 42 tens as the dividend. Since 42 > 5. Division is
possible.

42 tens ÷ 5, gives 8 tens as quotient and 2 tens as remainder.
Write the quotient in tens column.

Step 2: Bring down the next digit of dividend. 2 tens and 1 one make
21 ones.

21 > 5, so, the division is possible. H T O

21 ones ÷ 5, gives 4 ones as quotient and 1 one 8 4
4
as remainder. 5 – 4 2 1
0
Write the quotient in ones column. 2 1

Thus, Quotient = 84 and Remainder = 1 –2 0

1

Example 2: Divide 27 by 2 and write the Example 3: Divide 489 by 4 and write the
quotient and remainder. quotient and remainder.
Solution:
Solution: T O H T O

1 3 4 1 2 2
4
9
8
2 2 7 – 4
– 2 0 8
0 7 – 8
– 6 0 9

1 – 8

1
Quotient = 13

Remainder = 1 Quotient = 122

Remainder = 1