Long division is the standard algorithm for dividing multi-digit numbers by hand. It breaks a division problem down into a series of simpler steps, each handling one digit of the quotient at a time, which makes it practical to compute large divisions without a calculator. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
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In arithmetic, long division is a standard division algorithm suitable for dividing multi-digit numbers that is simple enough to perform by hand.
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In arithmetic, long division is a standard division algorithm suitable for dividing multi-digit numbers that is simple enough to perform by hand.
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