AR009 · Arithmetic operations · Classes 4–7
Long division
Long division divides one place at a time from the left: divide, multiply, subtract, bring down the next digit.
156 ÷ 4Long division
📐 Formula
n = d × q + r, 0 ≤ r < d
✏️ Worked example
156 ÷ 4: 15 ÷ 4 = 3 r 3; bring down 6 to make 36; 36 ÷ 4 = 9. So 156 ÷ 4 = 39.
🌍 Where it is used
Sharing a sum of money, finding averages, packing items.
❓ Quick check
What is 252 ÷ 6?
🏋️ Practice
Easy96 ÷ 3 = ?
Answer: 32
Medium845 ÷ 5 = ?
Answer: 169
Challenge730 ÷ 8 = ?
Answer: 91 r 2