Divide by one-digit numbers
Learn with an example
Divide:
37 ÷ 5 = ______ R ______
Rewrite the problem:
The first digit is less than 5. Start with the first 2 digits. Divide the ones.
The remainder is 2. Write the answer:
37 ÷ 5 = 7 R2
Divide:
77 ÷ 4 = _____ R ______
Rewrite the problem:
The first digit is greater than 4. Start with the first digit. Divide the tens.
Bring down the ones. Divide the ones.
The remainder is 1. Write the answer:
77 ÷ 4 = 19 R1
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