Divide larger numbers by 2-digit numbers: word problems

Learning Objectives Identify the dividend and divisor within a word problem. Translate a word problem into a long division equation. Use estimation to predict a reasonable quotient when dividing by a 2-digit number. Apply the standard long division algorithm to divide a 3- or 4-digit number by a 2-digit number. Interpret the meaning of the quotient and the remainder in the context of a word problem. Write a complete sentence to answer the question posed in a word problem, including units. Ever wondered how to share 480 trading cards equally among 15 friends? 🃏 Let's learn the secret to solving big sharing problems! In this tutorial, we will learn how to read story problems and figure out how to divide large numbers by 2-digit numbers. This is a very important skill fo...

TermDefinitionExample DividendThe total number that you are dividing up. It's the 'whole' amount you start with.In the problem 'Share 120 cookies among 10 friends', the dividend is 120. DivisorThe number you are dividing by. It's the number of equal groups you are making, or the size of each group.In the problem 'Share 120 cookies among 10 friends', the divisor is 10. QuotientThe main answer to a division problem. It tells you how many are in each group or how many groups you can make.In 120 ÷ 10 = 12, the quotient is 12. RemainderThe amount 'left over' after you have made as many equal groups as possible.If you divide 121 cookies by 10, you get 12 with 1 left over. The remainder is 1. Word ProblemA math problem written out as a story or a...

The Steps of Long Division Divide → Multiply → Subtract → Bring Down This is a memory aid for the four repeating steps in the long division process. You divide a part of the dividend by the divisor, then multiply your answer by the divisor, subtract the result, and finally bring down the next digit from the dividend to repeat the process. Checking Your Work Dividend = (Divisor × Quotient) + Remainder This formula helps you check if your division answer is correct. Multiply the divisor by the quotient and then add the remainder. The result should be your original dividend.