Short Division

Short Division• Smart 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 Division• Divide 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 = 6

7 - 6 = 1

• Put your answer, 1, in front of the 4 in the dividend.

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Steps in Short Division• Divide 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, in front of the 8 in the dividend.

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42

Steps in Short Division• Divide 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 = 2728 - 27 = 1

• Put your answer, 1, as the remainder.

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42

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Steps in Short Division

3 ) 7 4 8

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Hooray! I did it!

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