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How to calculate 12 divided by 4
Long Division
Here we will show you step-by-step with detailed explanation how to calculate 12 divided by 4 using long division.
Before you continue, note that in the problem 12 divided by 4, the numbers are defined as follows:
12 = dividend
4 = divisor
Step 1:
Start by setting it up with the divisor 4 on the left side and the dividend 12 on the right side like this:
4 ⟌ 1 2
Step 2:
The divisor (4) goes into the first digit of the dividend (1), 0 time(s). Therefore, put 0 on top:
0
4 ⟌ 1 2
Step 3:
Multiply the divisor by the result in the previous step (4 x 0 = 0) and write that answer below the dividend.
0
4 ⟌ 1 2
0
Step 4:
Subtract the result in the previous step from the first digit of the dividend (1 - 0 = 1) and write the answer below.
0
4 ⟌ 1 2
- 0
1
Step 5:
Move down the 2nd digit of the dividend (2) like this:
0
4 ⟌ 1 2
- 0
1 2
Step 6:
The divisor (4) goes into the bottom number (12), 3 time(s). Therefore, put 3 on top:
0 3
4 ⟌ 1 2
- 0
1 2
Step 7:
Multiply the divisor by the result in the previous step (4 x 3 = 12) and write that answer at the bottom:
0 3
4 ⟌ 1 2
- 0
1 2
1 2
Step 8:
Subtract the result in the previous step from the number written above it. (12 - 12 = 0) and write the answer at the bottom.
0 3
4 ⟌ 1 2
- 0
1 2
- 1 2