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Grade 6 maths · Q.2 · Multi-digit Division

Divide 5-digit numbers by 2-digit numbers

Work from the left: find how many times the divisor fits into the first digits, subtract, and bring down the next digit. Repeat until no digits are left.

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  1. 11,781 ÷ 21 =

    Answer: 561

  2. 27,370 ÷ 35 =

    Answer: 782

  3. 29,295 ÷ 31 =

    Answer: 945

Tip: Work from the left: find how many times the divisor fits into the first digits, subtract, and bring down the next digit. Repeat until no digits are left.

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