78/132 = .5909
how do i get the answer here without using calculator?
any tips?
i did the long division but my answer doesn't make sense.
i got 1.7 and i stopped from there
can you explain how should i start it?
To divide 78 by 132 without using a calculator, you can follow the steps of long division. Here's how you can do it:
1. Start by writing down the divisor (132) and the dividend (78) as shown:
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132 | 78
2. Divide the first digit of the dividend (7) by the divisor (132). The result will be your first digit of the quotient.
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132 | 78
- 66
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12
3. Bring down the next digit of the dividend (8), and place it after the result from step 2.
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132 | 78
- 66
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128
4. Divide the new number (128) by the divisor (132). The result will be your next digit of the quotient.
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132 | 78
- 66
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128
- 132
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-4
5. Since the quotient has a decimal point, continue the process by adding a decimal point to the result and bringing down a zero to the right of the dividend.
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132 | 78.0
- 66
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128
- 132
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-40
6. Bring down a zero and continue the process until you get the desired level of accuracy. In this case, you already have enough decimal places after one iteration: .59.
Therefore, the result of 78 divided by 132 is approximately 0.59, or precisely 59/100.
By following these steps, you can perform the division without relying on a calculator.
I grew up and taught for 20 years before calculators came into use.
We used long division, I think it still works.
This may help you.
http://www.mathsisfun.com/long_division.html
Make sure you divide 132 into 78.