When we divide numbers, we sometimes get a remainder. The remainder is still part of the quotient, or answer. Let's look at this example:
Since 75 cannot be equally divided by 8, we look for a multiple of 8 less than 75. The closest multiple of 8 is 72.
The difference of 75 and 72 equals 3 (75 - 72 = 3). There are no more digits to divide, so we write the remainder like this:
So 75 divided by 8 equals 9 with a remainder of 3 (75 ÷ 8 = 9 + R3).
Here's another problem:
For this problem, we underline the hundreds and tens digits so we don't get confused when solving. Since we can't divide 22 by 3, we look for a multiple of 3 that is just less than 22. The closest multiple of 3 is 21.
When we subtract 21 from 22, we are left with a remainder of 1. We write this as a small number in front of the ones digit.
The problem for the second part of the answer is 14 divided by 3. The multiple of 3 closest to 14 is 12.
We are left with a remainder of 2. There are no more digits to divide, so we write it this way:
Remember, when the dividend cannot be easily divided, look for a lesser (smaller) number that can easily be divided by the divisor. Knowing your multiplication tables will help a lot, too. Also, when you have finished solving a problem, remember to write any remainder beside the quotient.
