Long Division: 120 ÷ 20

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How to perform long division of 120 by 20?

Answer

120 ÷ 20 = 6✓ exact division
120 ÷ 20 = 6

Visual Long Division

 
 
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This shows the traditional long division layout used in schools, with each step clearly marked.

Step-by-Step Explanation

Here's how to solve 120 ÷ 20 using long division method step by step:

Step 1:Take the number 120 and divide by 20. We get 6 (write it in the quotient). Multiply 6 × 20 = 120 (write it below the dividend). Subtract 120 - 120 = 0.
Final Step:The division is complete with no remainder. 120 divides exactly by 20 to give 6.

Division Steps

StepDividend PartQuotient DigitMultiplySubtractRemainder
112066 × 20 = 120120 - 120 = 00

Perfect division: 120 divides evenly by 20 with no remainder.

About Long Division

Long division is a method for dividing large numbers that breaks down the division process into smaller, manageable steps. It's taught in elementary school as a systematic way to perform division by hand.

The process involves:

  • Dividing the leftmost digits of the dividend by the divisor
  • Writing the quotient digit above the dividend
  • Multiplying the quotient digit by the divisor
  • Subtracting this product from the current dividend portion
  • Bringing down the next digit and repeating the process

This method ensures accuracy and helps students understand the relationship between multiplication and division.

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About "Long Division Calculator" Calculator

Long division calculator with step-by-step explanation. Enter dividend and divisor to get a detailed solution with visualization. For example, it can help you find out how to perform long division of 120 by 20? (The answer is: The division of 120 by 20 is exact. Result: 120 ÷ 20 = 6.). Enter dividend (e.g. '29224') and divisor (e.g. '4') and hit the 'Calculate' button.

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Dividend (number to be divided)

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Long Division Table

DivisionQuotientRemainder
113 ÷ 20513
114 ÷ 20514
115 ÷ 20515
116 ÷ 20516
117 ÷ 20517
118 ÷ 20518
119 ÷ 20519
120 ÷ 2060
121 ÷ 2061
122 ÷ 2062
123 ÷ 2063
124 ÷ 2064
125 ÷ 2065
126 ÷ 2066
127 ÷ 2067

FAQ

How to perform long division of 120 by 20?

120 ÷ 20 = 6 ✓ exact division

Is 120 divisible by 20?

Yes, 120 is divisible by 20. The result is 6.

How to check the result of 120 ÷ 20?

Multiply the quotient 6 by the divisor 20. The result should equal 120.

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