Long Division: 50.001 ÷ 20

How to divide 50.001 by 20 using long division and find the remainder?

Answer: 50.001 ÷ 20 = 2 remainder 10001
50.001 ÷ 20 = 2 remainder 10001

Converting Decimals to Integers

First, we convert the numbers to integers by multiplying both dividend and divisor by 1000:

50.001 × 1000 = 50001(dividend)
20 × 1000 = 20000(divisor)

Now we can perform long division with these whole numbers:

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 50.001 ÷ 20 using long division method step by step:

Step 1:Take the number 50001 and divide by 20000. We get 2 (write it in the quotient). Multiply 2 × 20000 = 40000 (write it below the dividend). Subtract 50001 - 40000 = 10001. The remainder 10001 is carried to the next step.
Final Step:The remainder 10001 is smaller than the divisor 20000, so the division is complete. The final answer is 2 with remainder 10001.

Division Steps

StepDividend PartQuotient DigitMultiplySubtractRemainder
15000122 × 20000 = 4000050001 - 40000 = 1000110001

Final remainder: 10001

Since 10001 is less than 20000, we cannot divide further. The final answer is 2 with remainder 10001.

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 50.001 by 20 using long division and find the remainder?

50.001 ÷ 20 = 2 remainder 10001