Short Division

Short DivisionSmart math

students use short division to save time.

Short division is similar to long division only you do the multiplication and subtraction in your head.

Steps in Short DivisionDivide into number.

3 ) 7 4 8

• Place answer above # divided into.

• Multiply this answer & divisor together in your head.• Subtract product

from 7.

2

3 x 2 = 67 - 6 = 1

• Put your answer, 1, under the number 7.

1

• Bring the 4 down.

4

Steps in Short DivisionDivide 3 into 14.

3 ) 7 4 8

• Place answer above # divided into.• Multiply new number & divisor together in your head.• Subtract product from 14.

2

3 x 4 = 1214 - 12 = 2• Put your answer, 2, under

the 14.

1

4

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• Bring the 8 down.

8

Steps in Short DivisionDivide 3 into 28.

3 ) 7 4 8

• Place answer above # divided into.• Multiply that answer and divisor together in your head.

• Subtract product from 28.

2

3 x 9 = 27

28 - 27 = 1• Put your answer, 1, as the remainder.

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Steps in Short Division

3 ) 7 4 8

2

Hooray! I did it!

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