Divide by finding how many times one number fits into another
Use long division for multi-digit numbers
Use division facts for simple cases (e.g., 12 ÷ 3 = 4)
Write the divisor outside and the dividend inside the division symbol
Divide the leading digits first
Multiply the result by the divisor
Subtract from the current partial dividend
Bring down the next digit and repeat
Stop when you reach zero remainder or the required decimal places
For remainders, write the remainder as a whole number remainder r
For decimals, add a decimal point to the dividend and append zeros as needed
Check by multiplying the quotient by the divisor and adding the remainder
For fractions, rewrite as multiplication by the reciprocal (a ÷ b = a × (1/b))