The long division steps
- Divide. How many times does the divisor go into this part?
- Multiply. Write the product under it.
- Subtract. Find what is left.
- Bring down. Bring down the next digit and start again.
More practice
Division facts come first: the times tables worksheets include division facts. For multiplying big numbers, see long multiplication.Common Core standards
- 3.OA.C.7Multiply and divide within 100 fluently.
- 4.NBT.B.6Divide up to four-digit numbers by one-digit numbers, with remainders.
Summaries in our own words; see the Common Core State Standards for the full text.