How To Long Division?

Set up the division problem with the dividend inside the division bracket and the divisor outside

Divide the first digit or first few digits of the dividend by the divisor

Write the quotient digit above the bracket

Multiply the quotient digit by the divisor

Write the product under the part of the dividend being used

Subtract to find the remainder

Bring down the next digit of the dividend

Repeat the divide, multiply, subtract, and bring down steps until all digits are used

If needed, add a decimal point and zeros to continue dividing

Write the final quotient as the answer

If there is a remainder, write it as a remainder or convert it to a fraction or decimal

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