Explanation:
To do long division, follow the method pattern "DMS down".
D for divide.
M for multiply.
S for subtract.
Down is to bring down.
Use an example:
52 ÷ 2?
Divide 2 by the first digit of 52.
2 Whenever you divide, put the answer at the top.
2∫52
Multiply answer by number you are dividing by.
2
2∫52
4 When not dividing, put the work under the question.
Subtract.
2
2∫52
4
1
Bring down the next digit.
2
2∫52
4
12
Divide into the new difference 12.
26
2∫52
4
12
Multiply the new digit.
26
2∫52
4
12
12
Subtract.
26
2∫52
4
12
12
0 You stop when you get to 0. If you ran out of digits to bring down, write this as a remainder.
