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Division How-To Guide

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Division How-To Guide

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📚 Part 1: Step-by-Step Division Guide

How to Divide a 3-Digit Number by a 2-Digit Number

Example: 456 ÷ 24

Step 1: Set up your division problem in long division format.

Step 2: Estimate first! Ask yourself: "How many times does 24 go into 45?" (Look at the first two digits)

Step 3: Try 1 or 2. Since 24 × 2 = 48 (too big), use 1.

Step 4: Multiply: 1 × 24 = 24. Write 24 under 45.

Step 5: Subtract: 45 - 24 = 21

Step 6: Bring down the next digit (6). Now you have 216.

Step 7: Ask: "How many times does 24 go into 216?"

Step 8: Estimate: 24 × 9 = 216. Perfect!

Step 9: Write 9 in your answer. Subtract 216 - 216 = 0

Answer: 456 ÷ 24 = 19

1. What should you do FIRST when dividing?

Start multiplying

Set up the problem and estimate

Subtract right away

2. If 23 × 3 = 69, which is too big for your problem, what should you try next?

23 × 4

23 × 2

23 × 5

💡 Part 2: Helpful Tips & Practice

Remember These Tips!

Always estimate first! It helps you choose the right number.

Check your remainder carefully! It should always be smaller than your divisor.

If your estimate is too big, try the next smaller number.

Don't forget to bring down the next digit after subtracting.

3. Work through this problem step by step: 378 ÷ 18
4. Check your work by multiplying your answer × 18. Does it equal 378?
5. Try this one: 525 ÷ 25
6. What is the most important step to remember when dividing? Explain why.

🎯 Part 3: Quick Practice

7. 672 ÷ 32 = _______
8. 468 ÷ 36 = _______
9. Circle the problems where you should estimate 2 as your first try:

84 ÷ 42

96 ÷ 48

75 ÷ 25

66 ÷ 33

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