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Math Essentials Matter
Dividing Larger Whole Numbers
When we divide a larger whole number, the digits in the quotient are found in steps.
Example 1
3192 ÷ 4
Step 1.
Set up the problem.
Step 2.
Divide.
Think:
What number times 4 is close to 31 but does not go over?
Multiply
7
times
4
and subtract. Notice that
28
is aligned with the 31.
Step 3.
Bring down the next number.
Step 4.
Divide.
Think:
What number times 4 is close to 39 without going over?
Subtract.
Step 5.
Bring down the next number.
Step 6
. Divide.
Think:
What times
4
is close to
32
without going over?
Step 7.
Subtract.
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