How To Divide?

Use the division symbol ÷ or write as a fraction

Identify the dividend and the divisor

Determine how many times the divisor fits into the dividend

Subtract repeatedly or use multiplication to check your result

Write the quotient as the answer

If there is a remainder, write it after the quotient

For long division, divide, multiply, subtract, and bring down

Verify the answer by multiplying the quotient by the divisor

If needed, add the remainder to the product to match the dividend

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