Short division works from the left. For 3 864 ÷ 4, ask how many 4s go into 3: none, so carry the 3 to make 38. 38 ÷ 4 = 9 remainder 2. Carry the 2 to make 26. 26 ÷ 4 = 6 remainder 2. Carry it to make 24. 24 ÷ 4 = 6.
So 3 864 ÷ 4 = 966. Write each answer digit above its column. Check by multiplying: 966 × 4 = 3 864.
Worked example
Work out 2 556 ÷ 6
- 25 ÷ 6 = 4 remainder 1. Carry 1 to make 15.
- 15 ÷ 6 = 2 remainder 3. Carry 3 to make 36. 36 ÷ 6 = 6.
Answer:426
Key words
- short division
- dividing one digit at a time, carrying remainders
- dividend
- the number being divided
- quotient
- the answer
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Common Core-referenced: 4.NBT.B.6