Long Division Calculator

Step-by-Step Solutions

Perform long division with detailed step-by-step explanations and visual breakdown.

Division Problem

Division Format:
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How It Works

Step 1:

Divide the first digit(s) of the dividend by the divisor

Step 2:

Write the quotient above the dividend

Step 3:

Multiply quotient by divisor and subtract

Step 4:

Bring down the next digit and repeat

Step 5:

Continue until all digits are used

Features

  • Step-by-step solutions
  • Detailed explanations
  • Quotient and remainder
  • Visual breakdown
  • Quick examples
  • Copy result
  • Handles negative numbers
  • Large number support

Division Terms

Dividend:

The number being divided

Divisor:

The number you divide by

Quotient:

The result of the division

Remainder:

What's left over after division

Use Cases

  • Math homework and practice
  • Learning long division
  • Checking division problems
  • Teaching mathematics
  • Splitting quantities evenly
  • Calculating distributions
  • Understanding remainders
  • Verifying calculations

Tips

Division Tips:

  • Start with the leftmost digit
  • Work through each digit systematically
  • Check your work by multiplying back
  • Remember: dividend = (quotient × divisor) + remainder
  • Practice with simple numbers first
  • Use estimation to verify answers