Use long division by dividing 78 and 3

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Step-by-step explanation:

26

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1:

Start by setting it up with the divisor 3 on the left side and the dividend 78 on the right side like this:

   3⟌78  

Step 2:

The divisor (3) goes into the first digit of the dividend (7), 2 time(s). Therefore, put 2 on top:

       2    

   3⟌78  

Step 3:

Multiply the divisor by the result in the previous step (3 x 2 = 6) and write that answer below the dividend.

       2    

   3⟌78  

       6    

Step 4:

Subtract the result in the previous step from the first digit of the dividend (7 - 6 = 1) and write the answer below.

       2    

   3⟌78  

     -6    

       1    

Step 5:

Move down the 2nd digit of the dividend (8) like this:

       2    

   3⟌78  

     -6    

       18  

Step 6:

The divisor (3) goes into the bottom number (18), 6 time(s). Therefore, put 6 on top:

       26  

   3⟌78  

     -6    

       18  

Step 7:

Multiply the divisor by the result in the previous step (3 x 6 = 18) and write that answer at the bottom:

       26  

   3⟌78  

     -6    

       18  

     18  

Step 8:

Subtract the result in the previous step from the number written above it. (18 - 18 = 0) and write the answer at the bottom.

       26  

   3⟌78  

     -6    

       18  

     -18  

         0