Written multiplication and division
Lesson 4 of 10
Short division with remainders
Objective. Divide a three-digit number by a single digit, handling remainders.
The key idea
Work left to right, carrying whatever is left over into the next digit.
Worked example
Calculate 738 ÷ 6.
- 17 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 1, carry the 1 to make 13.
- 213 ÷ 6 = 2 remainder 1, carry to make 18.
- 318 ÷ 6 = 3.
Answer: 123
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