This document explains the steps for dividing multi-digit numbers by one-digit and two-digit divisors. It uses a family as an analogy to represent the five steps in long division: 1) divide, 2) multiply, 3) subtract, 4) bring down, and 5) repeat or write the remainder. Two examples of long division problems are shown step-by-step: 655 divided by 3 and 374 divided by 5. The steps are demonstrated by dividing the numbers into groups and performing the operations on each group until a quotient and optionally a remainder are obtained.

1. MATHEMATICS
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2. DIVISION
ONE- DIGIT DIVISOR

4. DIVISION
STEPS IN DIVIDING
NUMBERS WITH ONE-
AND TWO- DIGIT DIVISOR

5. Division

6. Division
The steps in division is as simple as memorizing
the people in this family.
Dad Mom Sister Brother
Rover

7. Division
• Each person represents a step in the division
process.
Dad
Mom
Sister
Brother
Rover
1. Divide
2. Multiply
3. Subtract
4. Bring down
5. Repeat or
Remainder

8. DIVISION
655 ÷ 3 = N

9. Step 1
• Divide first number in the
dividend, 6, by 3
3 ) 6 5 5
• Think how many 3’s will
fit into 6.
2
How many 3’s
will go into 6?
• Write that number directly
above the number you divided
into.
Dad
1. Divide

10. Step 2
• Multiply the first number in
the quotient to the divisor.
3 ) 6 5 5
• Write your answer directly
under the 6 or the number
you just divided into.
2
2 x 3 = 6
2. Multiply
Mom
6

11. Step 3
• Draw a line under the 6.
3 ) 6 5 5
• Write a subtraction sign
next to the 6.
2
3. Subtract
6
Sister
• Subtract 6 from 6.
• Write your answer directly below the 6.
0

12. Step 4
• Go to the next number in
the dividend to the right of
the 5.
3 ) 6 5 5
2
4. Bring
down
6
• Bring the 4 down next to
the 1.
Brother
5

13. Step 5
• This is where you decide
whether you repeat the 5 steps
of division.
3 ) 6 5 5
• If your new number, 5, can be divided into your
divisor , or if you have numbers in the dividend
that have not been brought down, you repeat the 5
steps of division.
2
5. Repeat or
Remainder
6
5
Rover

14. Back to Step 1
• Divide your new number,5,
by 3.
3 ) 6 5 5
• Place your answer directly
above the 5 in your quotient.
2
1. Divide
6
5
Dad
1

15. Step 2
• Multiply quotient, 7 , to the
divisor 3.
3 ) 6 5 5
• Place your answer directly
under the 5.
2
2. Multiply
6
5
1
Mom
3

16. Step 3
• Draw a line under the
bottom 3.
3 ) 6 5 5
• Draw a subtraction sign.
2
3. Subtract
6
5
1
3
Sister
• Subtract & place answer
under the line. 2

17. Step 4
3 ) 6 5 5
• Bring the 5 down
next to the 2.
2
4. Bring down
6
5
1
3
2
Brother
5

18. Step 5
• If the new number, 25, can
be divided into 3, then
repeat the steps of division.
3 ) 6 5 5
2
5. Repeat or
Remainder
6
5
1
3
2 5
Rover

19. Step 1
• Divide your new number,
25, by the divisor, 3.
3 ) 6 5 5
2
1. Divide
6
5
1
3
2 5
Dad
• Place your answer in the
quotient next to the 1.
8

20. Step 2
• Multiply the new quotient,
8, by 3.
3 ) 6 5 5
2
2. Multiply
6
5
1
3
2 5
• Place your answer under
the number 25.
8
Mom
2 4

21. Step 3
• Draw a line under the
number 24.
3 ) 6 5 5
2
3. Subtract
5
1
3
2 5
• Place your subtraction sign.
8
2 4
Sister
• Subtract & put your answer
directly under the 24.
1

22. Step 4
• Look at your dividend to
see if there are any
more numbers to bring
down.
3 ) 6 5 5
2
4. Bring
down
6
5
1
3
2 5
8
2 4
• If not, move to step 5.
1
Brother

23. Step 5
• Since there are no more
numbers to bring down & 1
cannot be divided by 3, you do
not repeat the steps of
division.
3 ) 6 5 5
2
5. Repeat or
Remainder
6
5
1
3
2 5
8
2 4
• The number left over, 1,
becomes the remainder.
1
Rover
r.1

24. To check the answer in
division, multiply the
quotient and the divisor.
Add the remainder, if any.
The result should be equal
to the dividend.

25. 218
X 3
654
+ 1
655
2
QUOTIENT
DIVISOR
REMAINDER

26. DIVIDE
374 ÷ 5 = N

27. Step 1
• Look at the first in the
dividend, since 3 cannot be
divided 5, you need to pair it up
number next to it, so it will
become 37 divided by 5
5 ) 3 7 5
• Think how many 5’s will
fit into 37.
7
How many 5’s
will you get
in 37?
• Write that number directly
above the number 7 you divided
into.
Dad 1. Divide

28. Step 2
• Multiply the first number in
the quotient to the divisor.
5 ) 3 7 5
• Write your answer directly
under the 37 or the number
you just divided into.
7
7 x 5 = 35
2. Multiply
Mom
3 5

29. Step 3
• Draw a line under the 35.
5 ) 3 7 5
• Write a subtraction sign
next to the 35.
2
3. Subtract
3 5
Sister
• Subtract 35 from 37.
• Write your answer directly below the 35.
2

30. Step 4
• Go to the next number in
the dividend to the right of
the 7.
5 ) 3 7 5
2
4. Bring
down
• Bring the 5 down next to
the 2.
Brother
3 5
5
2

31. Step 5
• This is where you decide
whether you repeat the 5 steps
of division.
5 ) 3 7 5
• If your new number, 25, can be divided into your
divisor, or if you have numbers in the dividend that
have not been brought down, you repeat the 5 steps
of division.
7
5. Repeat or
Remainder
2
Rover
5
3 5

32. Back to Step 1
• Divide your new
number,25, by 5.
5 ) 3 7 5
• Place your answer directly
above the 5 in your quotient.
7
1. Divide
3 5
2 5
Dad
5

33. Step 2
• Multiply quotient, 5 , to the
divisor 5.
5 ) 3 7 5
• Place your answer directly
under the 25.
7
2. Multiply
3 5
2 5
5
Mom
2 5

34. Step 3
• Draw a line under the
bottom 25.
5 ) 3 7 5
• Draw a subtraction sign.
7
3. Subtract
3 5
2 5
5
2 5
Sister
• Subtract & place answer
under the line. 0

35. Step 4
• Look at your dividend to
see if there are any
more numbers to bring
down.
5 ) 3 7 5
4. Bring down
3 5
2 5
7
2 5
0
5
• If not, move to step 5.
Brother

36. Step 5
• Since there are no more
numbers to bring down you do
not repeat the steps of
division.
5 ) 3 7 5
5. Repeat or
Remainder
3 5
7
2 5
5
2 5
• And since there is no leftover,
that means there is no remainder
Rover
0

37. 75
X 3
375
2
QUOTIENT
DIVISOR
CHECK:

38. MATHEMATICS
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