How To Do Long Division?

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

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

Write the quotient digit above the dividend

Multiply the quotient digit by the divisor

Write the product below the digits you used

Subtract to find the remainder

Bring down the next digit of the dividend

Repeat the divide, multiply, subtract, and bring down steps

Continue until all digits have been used

Write any final remainder as part of the answer if needed

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