Long Division: 486 ÷ 31

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How to divide 486 by 31 using long division and find the remainder?

Answer

486 ÷ 31 = 15 remainder 21
486 ÷ 31 = 15 remainder 21

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Step-by-Step Explanation

Here's how to solve 486 ÷ 31 using long division method step by step:

Step 1:Take the number 48 and divide by 31. We get 1 (write it in the quotient). Multiply 1 × 31 = 31 (write it below the dividend). Subtract 48 - 31 = 17. The remainder 17 is carried to the next step.
Step 2:Take the number 176 and divide by 31. We get 5 (write it in the quotient). Multiply 5 × 31 = 155 (write it below the dividend). Subtract 176 - 155 = 21. The remainder 21 is carried to the next step.
Final Step:The remainder 21 is smaller than the divisor 31, so the division is complete. The final answer is 15 with remainder 21.

Division Steps

StepDividend PartQuotient DigitMultiplySubtractRemainder
14811 × 31 = 3148 - 31 = 1717
217655 × 31 = 155176 - 155 = 2121

Final remainder: 21

Since 21 is less than 31, we cannot divide further. The final answer is 15 with remainder 21.

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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FAQ

How to divide 486 by 31 using long division and find the remainder?

486 ÷ 31 = 15 remainder 21

Is 486 divisible by 31?

No, 486 is not divisible by 31. The remainder is 21.

How to check the result of 486 ÷ 31?

Multiply the quotient 15 by the divisor 31 and add the remainder 21. The result should equal 486.

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