Long Division

Long division splits a large number into equal groups. You divide, multiply, subtract, and bring down the next digit, then repeat until nothing is left or there is a remainder.

Practising long division builds number sense and helps with fractions and decimals.

You repeat these four steps until all the digits have been used.

Long division can seem tricky at first, but the same four steps always work. Writing the steps down clearly helps you check each part, and you can always multiply your answer back to see if it matches the original number.