What is 99 divided by 42?

Answer: 99 ÷ 42 = 2, R = 15

Long Division Method

Long division is a technique used to break down large numbers into manageable steps, simplifying the division process into a series of sequential steps. It is widely employed as the primary method for solving division problems.

  • Step 1: Begin by taking the leftmost digit of the dividend (99). Verify if this digit is greater than or equal to the divisor (42).
  • Step 2: Divide this digit by the divisor and record the quotient above.
  • Step 3: Subtract the product of the division from the original digit and note the difference below.
  • Step 4: If there are additional digits in the dividend, bring down the next one.
  • Step 5: Repeat the same process.

The following animation demonstrates the Long DIvision method,

2 4 2 9 9 - 8 4 1 5 Quotient Dividend Divisor Remainder 99 ÷ 42 = 2, R = 15 ©AskMathGuru
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