A PowerPoint demonstrating helpful tips for remembering how to solve long division.

1. Long Division
by Monica Yuskaitis

2. Long Division
• Long division is as simple as memorizing the
people in this family.
Dad Mom Sister Brother
Rover

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

4. Step 1 in Long Division
1. Divide 4
Dad 2)947
• Divide 2 into first
number in the dividend. How many 2’s
• Think how many 2’s
will fit into 9.
will go into 9?
• Write that number directly
above the number you
divided into.

5. Step 2 in Long Division
2. Multiply 4
Mom 2)947
• Multiply the divisor
times the first
8
number in the quotient.
• Write your answer 2x4=8
directly under the 9
or the number you
just divided into.

6. Step 3 in Long Division
3. Subtract 4
Sister 2)947
• Draw a line under the 8. 8
• Write a subtraction sign
next to the 8. 1
• Subtract 8 from 9.
• Write your answer directly below the 8.

7. Step 4 in Long Division
4. Bring 4
down
Brother 2)947
• Go to the next number in
the dividend to the right of
8
the 9. 14
• Write an arrow under the 4.
• Bring the 4 down next to the 1.

8. Step 5 in Long Division
5. Repeat or 4
Remainder
Rover 2)947
• This is where you decide
whether you repeat the
8
5 steps of division. 14
• If your divisor can divide into your new number,
14, or if you have numbers in the dividend
that have not been brought down, you repeat
the 5 steps of division.

9. Step 1 in Long Division
1. Divide 47
Dad
2)947
• Divide 2 into your new
number, 14.
8
• Place your answer 14
directly above the 4
in your quotient.

10. Step 2 in Long Division
2. Multiply 47
Mom 2)947
• Multiply your divisor, 2,
with your new number
8
in the quotient, 7. 14
• Place your answer 14
directly under the
14.

11. Step 3 in Long Division
3. Subtract 47
Sister
2)947
• Draw a line under the
bottom 14.
8
• Draw a subtraction sign. 14
• Subtract & place answer
14
under the line. 0

12. Step 4 in Long Division
4. Bring 47
down
Brother
2)947
• Put an arrow under
the next number, 7,
8
in the dividend. 14
• Bring the 7 down next to 14
the 0.
07

13. Step 5 in Long Division
5. Repeat or 47
Remainder
Rover 2)947
• If the 2 will divide into
8
your new number, 7, then
repeat the steps of division.
14
14
07

14. Step 1 in Long Division
1. Divide 47 3
Dad 2)947
• Divide your divisor, 2, into 8
your new number, 7.
• Place your answer in the
14
quotient next to the 7. 14
07

15. Step 2 in Long Division
2. Multiply 47 3
2)947
Mom
• Multiply your divisor, 2, by
8
your new number in the 14
quotient, 3.
• Place your answer under the
14
number you brought 07
down, 7. 6

16. Step 3 in Long Division
3. Subtract 47 3
2)947
Sister
8
• Draw a line under the 14
number 6.
14
• Place your subtraction sign. 07
• Subtract & put your answer 6
directly under the 6.
1

17. Step 4 in Long Division
4. Bring 47 3
down 2)947
Brother 8
• Look at your dividend to 14
see if there are any
more numbers to bring 14
down. 07
• If not, move to step 5. 6
1

18. Step 5 in Long Division
5. Repeat or 47 3 R1
Remainder 2)947
Rover 8
• Since there are no more 14
numbers to bring down
& 2 will not divide into 14
1, you do not repeat the 07
steps of division.
• The number left over, 1,
6
becomes the remainder. 1

19. You’re
You did it! awesome!
47 3 R1
2)947
8 Cool
14 Dude!
You’re so
smart!
14
07
6 Wolf!
1