I thought I knew what it was... Isn't it where you continue to work it into the demcials?
2007-01-18 06:53:25 · 5 answers · asked by AlienJack J 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
"Long" division is simply the method of dividing one number by another when the solution isn't obvious, and writing down all the steps to prevent confusion and error. If the dividend is not an integer multiple of the divisor, the process can continue into decimals. Odd divisors other than 5 yield repeating decimals.
2007-01-18 07:24:34 · answer #1 · answered by Helmut 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Long hand division is where you do it in steps on paper, as opposed to using a calculator or computer, or doing it in your head.
e.g. 50 divided by 10 is 5 and can be done in the head. However, 169 divided by 13 is not usually done in the head, but rather on paper. That being said 169/13 equals 13.
2007-01-18 07:09:28 · answer #2 · answered by Steve C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no official term for what you may or may not be thinking of.
2007-01-18 06:57:10 · answer #3 · answered by abcde12345 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is correct
2007-01-18 06:57:55 · answer #4 · answered by edge 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not if there are no decimals in the problem
2007-01-18 07:00:54 · answer #5 · answered by trinigal77 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋