Question

3.478 / 37 = ____ can someone explain how to do it I don't understand long division :,)

Answer 1

Answer:

.094

Step-by-step explanation:

Long division is really annoying, so here we go. Have it written on your paper and follow along.

When doing long division, you want to ignore the decimal until the very end. So how many times does 37 fit into 34? It doesn't, so write a 0 on top. Instead ask how many times it can fit into 347. It can only fit 9 times, so write the 9 next to the 0. Now multiply 37 times 9, since it can fit in 9 times. Place that number (333) under the 347. Subtract that and write the new number underneath (14). Bring down the 8 and add it to the end of your new number (now 148). How many times does 37 fit into 148? It goes in 4 times perfectly. Write the 4 on top, and now multiply 4 times 37, since it goes in 4 times. Put that number (148) below the original 148, subtract, and they cancel out. You're done with the problem! Add the decimal back in. Since there 3 numbers after the decimal in 3.478, the decimal will go before 3 numbers in your answer. Hope this helped!