How Do You Divide Whole Numbers?

How Do You Divide Whole Numbers?

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Division is a building block of math. This tutorial shows you how to perform long division by going through the process one step at a time.

Keywords:

  • problem
  • practice
  • example
  • divide
  • whole numbers
  • long division

Background Tutorials

  • Use place value understanding to round whole numbers to the nearest 10 or 100.

      • What is Place Value for Whole Numbers?What is Place Value for Whole Numbers?

      What is Place Value for Whole Numbers?

      Place value is a building block of numbers. Without place value, we couldn't keep all our numbers straight! This tutorial introduces place value and shows you the parts of a place value chart.

  • Fluently add and subtract multi-digit whole numbers using the standard algorithm.

      • How Do You Subtract Whole Numbers?How Do You Subtract Whole Numbers?

      How Do You Subtract Whole Numbers?

      Subtracting numbers is easier than you might think! Watch this tutorial to see the step-by-step process of lining up the numbers vertically to subtract them.

  • Fluently multiply multi-digit whole numbers using the standard algorithm.

      • How Do You Do Long Multiplication?How Do You Do Long Multiplication?

      How Do You Do Long Multiplication?

      Multiplying together large numbers? No problem! In this tutorial, you'll see how to perform long multiplication to find the answer (without using a calculator!). Take a look!

  • Find whole-number quotients of whole numbers with up to four-digit dividends and two-digit divisors, using strategies based on place value, the properties of operations, and/or the relationship between multiplication and division. Illustrate and explain the calculation by using equations, rectangular arrays, and/or area models.

      • What's a Dividend and What's a Divisor?What's a Dividend and What's a Divisor?

      What's a Dividend and What's a Divisor?

      When you do division problems, you need to know the vocabulary that people use to describe what number is being divided, and what number is doing the dividing. This tutorial will help you keep that vocabulary straight!

Further Exploration

  • Find whole-number quotients of whole numbers with up to four-digit dividends and two-digit divisors, using strategies based on place value, the properties of operations, and/or the relationship between multiplication and division. Illustrate and explain the calculation by using equations, rectangular arrays, and/or area models.

  • Fluently divide multi-digit numbers using the standard algorithm.

      • How Do You Do Long Division?How Do You Do Long Division?

      How Do You Do Long Division?

      We know that calculators are everywhere, but that doesn't mean that long division isn't important! Sometimes you won't be allowed to use a calculator, and when those times occur, you'll be thankful that you watched this video!