Here we will show you step-by-step with detailed explanation how to calculate 3 divided by 2 using long division.
Before you continue, note that in the problem 3 divided by 2, the numbers are defined as follows:
3 = dividend
2 = divisor
Step 1:
Start by setting it up with the divisor 2 on the left side and the dividend 3 on the right side like this:
| 2 | ⟌ | 3 |
Step 2:
The divisor (2) goes into the first digit of the dividend (3), 1 time(s). Therefore, put 1 on top:
| 1 | ||||||
| 2 | ⟌ | 3 |
Step 3:
Multiply the divisor by the result in the previous step (2 x 1 = 2) and write that answer below the dividend.
| 1 | ||||||
| 2 | ⟌ | 3 | ||||
| 2 |
Step 4:
Subtract the result in the previous step from the first digit of the dividend (3 - 2 = 1) and write the answer below.
| 1 | ||||||
| 2 | ⟌ | 3 | ||||
| - | 2 | |||||
| 1 |
You are done.
The answer is the top number and the remainder is the bottom number.
Therefore, the answer to 3 divided by 2 calculated using Long Division is:
1
1 Remainder
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