Here we will show you step-by-step with detailed explanation how to calculate 8 divided by 3 using long division.
Before you continue, note that in the problem 8 divided by 3, the numbers are defined as follows:
8 = dividend
3 = divisor
Step 1:
Start by setting it up with the divisor 3 on the left side and the dividend 8 on the right side like this:
| 3 | ⟌ | 8 |
Step 2:
The divisor (3) goes into the first digit of the dividend (8), 2 time(s). Therefore, put 2 on top:
| 2 | ||||||
| 3 | ⟌ | 8 |
Step 3:
Multiply the divisor by the result in the previous step (3 x 2 = 6) and write that answer below the dividend.
| 2 | ||||||
| 3 | ⟌ | 8 | ||||
| 6 |
Step 4:
Subtract the result in the previous step from the first digit of the dividend (8 - 6 = 2) and write the answer below.
| 2 | ||||||
| 3 | ⟌ | 8 | ||||
| - | 6 | |||||
| 2 |
You are done.
The answer is the top number and the remainder is the bottom number.
Therefore, the answer to 8 divided by 3 calculated using Long Division is:
2
2 Remainder
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