Here we will show you step-by-step with detailed explanation how to calculate 5 divided by 4 using long division.
Before you continue, note that in the problem 5 divided by 4, the numbers are defined as follows:
5 = dividend
4 = divisor
Step 1:
Start by setting it up with the divisor 4 on the left side and the dividend 5 on the right side like this:
| 4 | ⟌ | 5 |
Step 2:
The divisor (4) goes into the first digit of the dividend (5), 1 time(s). Therefore, put 1 on top:
| 1 | ||||||
| 4 | ⟌ | 5 |
Step 3:
Multiply the divisor by the result in the previous step (4 x 1 = 4) and write that answer below the dividend.
| 1 | ||||||
| 4 | ⟌ | 5 | ||||
| 4 |
Step 4:
Subtract the result in the previous step from the first digit of the dividend (5 - 4 = 1) and write the answer below.
| 1 | ||||||
| 4 | ⟌ | 5 | ||||
| - | 4 | |||||
| 1 |
You are done.
The answer is the top number and the remainder is the bottom number.
Therefore, the answer to 5 divided by 4 calculated using Long Division is:
1
1 Remainder
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