Long Division Practice
Generate a problem, try it yourself, then reveal the full worked solution — one step at a time. Great for grades 4–6.
The four steps, every time
Long division looks intimidating but it is just one short loop repeated: Divide, Multiply, Subtract, Bring down (some remember it as "Does McDonald's Sell Burgers?"). You work left to right across the dividend, and each pass produces one digit of the answer.
- Divide: how many times does the divisor fit into the current number?
- Multiply: that quotient digit × the divisor.
- Subtract: take it away to find what's left.
- Bring down: pull down the next digit and repeat. Whatever remains at the end is the remainder.
Always check: quotient × divisor + remainder should equal the number you started with.
Frequently asked questions
What are the steps of long division?
Divide, multiply, subtract, bring down — repeated until no digits are left. Anything remaining is the remainder.
How do I write a remainder?
After the last subtraction, write what's left with an R: 47 ÷ 5 = 9 R 2 (9×5 = 45, 47−45 = 2).
How should I practice?
A few a day, easy → hard. Check each answer by multiplying back. This page gives you unlimited fresh problems and a printable set of 12.
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