How do u teach

long division

To do long division, follow the method pattern "DMS down".

D for divide.

M for multiply.

S for subtract.

Down is to bring down.

Use an example:

52 : 2?

Divide 2 by the first digit of 52.

2 Whenever you divide, put the answer at the top.

2∫52

Multiply answer by number you are dividing by.

2

2∫52

4 When not dividing, put the work under the question.

Subtract.

2

2∫52

4

1

Bring down the next digit.

2

2∫52

4

12

Divide into the new difference 12.

26

2∫52

4

12

Multiply the new digit.

26

2∫52

4

12

12

Subtract.

26

2∫52

4

12

12

0 You stop when you get to 0. If you ran out of digits to bring down, write this as a remainder.

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Put into bar

8 (456

2. How many times does 8 go into 45 (8*?=45)

8*5=40

057

8 (456

-40 45-40=5

56. Bring down the 6

-56 How many times does 8 go into 56

0 8*7=56

LAST STEP:

CHECK

8*57=456