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Example

Title: Division

Grade: 4-a Lesson: S2-L3

Explanation: The best way to understand divisions is by looking at some examples. Take turns and read each example for easy understanding.

Examples:

Divide 640 ÷ 8

Step 1a

Draw the division symbol ⟌ and write divisor 8 is on left side and dividend 640 closed under this symbol.

$1a$

Explanation: Arrange the numbers in division form:

Step 1b

64 is divisible by 8 but since, 8 × 8 = 64. we go for it. subtract 64 - 64 = 0 and write 8 in Quotient.

$1b$

Explanation: Here, the first digit of the dividend is 64, 64 is divisible by 8. Subtract 64 - 64 = 0 and write quotient is 8.

Step 1c

In this case, the next digit is 0. The result of the subtraction was 0, you place the next digit, 0, in the Quotient.

$1c$

Explanation: There is only one quotient..because there is no other number to divisible.

Step 1d

$1d$

Explanation: Hence, 640 divided by 8 is 80.