Preview: Short Division: Three-Digit Numbers and Remainders
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Introduction
This activity is about dividing numbers and adding extra zeros when a number is not exactly divisible.
Example
Work out 774 ÷ 8
Answer
Set out your division calculation, inserting extra zeros at the end of 774 because 8 does not go exactly into 774. The extra zeros allow for more carrying to take place and you can then get an exact answer.
This activity is about dividing numbers and adding extra zeros when a number is not exactly divisible.
Example
Work out 774 ÷ 8
Answer
Set out your division calculation, inserting extra zeros at the end of 774 because 8 does not go exactly into 774. The extra zeros allow for more carrying to take place and you can then get an exact answer.
So 774 ÷ 8 = 96.75
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