LONG DIVISION

Long division is a method for dividing large

numbers into steps or parts, breaking the division
problem into a sequence of easier steps. It is the
most common method used to solve problems
based on division.
Observe the following long division to see the
divisor, the dividend, the quotient, and the
remainder.
Parts of Long Division Equation
As you have seen above, while performing the
steps of long division, there is an equation
formed which is known as the long division
equation. For example, while dividing 75 by 4, we
get 75 = 4 × 18 + 3 where 75 is the dividend, 4 is
the divisor, 18 is the quotient, and 3 is the
remainder.
The general form of a long division equation is
"Dividend = Divisor × Quotient + Remainder".
Here are the terms related to a division which are
also considered as the parts of long division. They
are the same terms that are used in the regular
division.
Have a look at the table given below in order to
understand the terms related to the long division
with reference to the example shown above.
 How to Do Long Division?
The division is one of the four basic mathematical
operations, the other three being addition,
subtraction, and multiplication. In arithmetic,
long division is a standard division algorithm for
dividing large numbers, breaking down a division
problem into a series of easier steps.
 Long Division Steps
To perform division requires the construction of a
tableau. The divisor is separated from the
dividend by a right parenthesis 〈)〉 or vertical bar
〈|〉 and the dividend is separated from the
quotient by a vinculum (an overbar).
 Long Division Steps
Step 1: Take the first digit of the dividend from
the left. Check if this digit is greater than or equal
to the divisor.
Step 2: Then divide it by the divisor and write the
answer on top as the quotient.
 Long Division Steps
Step 3: Subtract the result from the digit and
write the difference below.
Step 4: Bring down the next digit of the dividend
(if present).
Step 5: Repeat the same process.