Below is the process written out in full.
You will often see other versions, which are generally just a shortened version of the process below.
You can also see this done in Long Division Animation.
Let's see how it is done with:
4 ÷ 25 = 0 remainder 4The first digit of the dividend (4)
is divided by the divisor.
The whole number result is placed at the top. Any remainders are ignored at this point.
25 × 0 = 0The answer from the first operation is multipliedby the divisor. The result is placed under the number divided into.
4 – 0 = 4Now we subtract the bottom number from the top number.
Bring down the next digit of the dividend.
42 ÷ 25 = 1 remainder 17Divide this number by the divisor.
The whole number result is placed at the top. Any remainders are ignored at this point.
25 × 1 = 25The answer from the above operation is multipliedby the divisor. The result is placed under the last number divided into.
42 – 25 = 17Now we subtract the bottom number from the top number.
Bring down the next digit of the dividend.
175 ÷ 25 = 7 remainder 0Divide this number by the divisor.
The whole number result is placed at the top. Any remainders are ignored at this point.
25 × 7 = 175The answer from the above operation is multipliedby the divisor. The result is placed under the number divided into.
175 – 175 = 0Now we subtract the bottom number from the top number.
There are no more digits to bring down. The answer must be 17
You will often see other versions, which are generally just a shortened version of the process below.
You can also see this done in Long Division Animation.
Let's see how it is done with:
- the number to be divided into is known as the dividend
- The number which divides the other number is known as the divisor
is divided by the divisor.
There are no more digits to bring down. The answer must be 17