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Long Division by Monica Yuskaitis Long Division Long division is as simple as memorizing the people in this family. Dad Mom Sister Rover Brother Long Division Each person represents a step in the long

division process. 3. Subtract 1. Divide Sister 4. Bring down Dad Brother 2. Multiply 5. Repeat or Remainder Mom Rover Step 1 in Long Division

1. Divide Dad Divide 2 into first number in the dividend. 4 2)947 Think how many 2s will fit into 9. Write that number directly above the number you divided into. How many 2s will go into 9? Step 2 in Long Division

2. Multiply Mom Multiply the divisor times the first number in the quotient. Write your answer directly under the 9 or the number you just divided into. 4 2)947 8 2x4=8 Step 3 in Long Division 3. Subtract

Sister Draw a line under the 8. Write a subtraction sign next to the 8. 4 2)947 8 1 Subtract 8 from 9. Write your answer directly below the 8. Step 4 in Long Division Brother 4. Bring down

4 2)947 Go to the next number in the dividend to the right of the 9. Write an arrow under the 4. Bring the 4 down next to the 1. 8 14 Step 5 in Long Division Rover 5. Repeat or Remainder

4 2)947 This is where you decide whether you repeat the 5 steps of division. 8 14 If your divisor can divide into your new number, 14, or if you have numbers in the dividend that have not been brought down, you repeat the 5 steps of division. Step 1 in Long Division 1. Divide

Dad Divide 2 into your new number, 14. Place your answer directly above the 4 in your quotient. 47 2)947 8 14 Step 2 in Long Division 2. Multiply Mom Multiply your divisor, 2, with your

new number in the quotient, 7. Place your answer directly under the 14. 47 2)947 8 14 14 Step 3 in Long Division 47 3. Subtract

Sister 2)947 Draw a line under the bottom 14. Draw a subtraction sign. Subtract & place answer under the line. 8 14 14 0 Step 4 in Long Division 4. Bring down Brother

Put an arrow under the next number, 7, in the dividend. Bring the 7 down next to the 0. 47 2)947 8 14 14 07 Step 5 in Long Division Rover 5. Repeat or

Remainder 47 2)947 If the 2 will divide into your new number, 7, then repeat the steps of division. 8 14 14 07 Step 1 in Long Division 1. Divide 2)947

Dad Divide your divisor, 2, into number, 7. 47 3 your new Place your answer in the quotient next to the 7. 8 14 14 07 Step 2 in Long Division 2. Multiply Mom

47 3 2)947 Multiply your divisor, 2, by your new number in the quotient, 3. Place your answer under the number you brought down, 7. 8 14 14 07 6 Step 3 in Long Division

3. Subtract Sister 47 3 2)947 Draw a line under the number 6. Place your subtraction sign. Subtract & put your answer directly under the 6. 8 14 14 07 6 1

Step 4 in Long Division Brother 4. Bring down 2)947 Look at your dividend to see if there are any more numbers to bring down. If not, move to step 5. 47 3 8 14 14

07 6 1 Step 5 in Long Division 5. Repeat or Remainder Rover 47 3 2)947 Since there are no more numbers to bring down & 2 will not divide into 1, you do not repeat the steps of division. The number left over, 1, becomes the remainder.

8 14 14 07 6 1 R1 You did it! 47 3 2)947 Youre so smart! 8

14 14 07 6 1 R1 Youre awesome! Cool Dude! Wolf! Credits Written by Monica Yuskaitis Illustrations by

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