It is asking you to divide 8,757 by 14.
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8,757 ÷ 14 =
- Read the question and read it again. What is it asking you to do?
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- Set out the calculation. As you are dividing by a two-digit number, start by looking at the first two digits of 8,757.
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- Divide 87 by 14.
How many groups of 14 are there in 87?
Write 6 above the line and record 84 (14 × 6) below 87.
Subtract 84 from 87 to give the remainder, 3.
Bring down the next digit (the 5).
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- Divide 35 by 14.
How many groups of 14 are there in 35?
Write 2 above the line and record 28 (14 × 2) below 35.
Subtract 28 from 35 to give the remainder, 7.
Bring down the next digit (the 7).
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- Continue by dividing 77 by 14 (14 × 5 = 70).
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- What is your answer? Don't forget the remainder.
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For your answer, you can:
• use a remainder: 625 r7
• use a fraction: 625
• use a decimal: 625.5
- Check your answer.
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Using the inverse to multiply 625 by 14 is a good way to check, but don't forget to add the remainder of 7 at the end!