Pre-Algebra Examples

$\frac{43}{21}$

Step 1

Set up the division problem in long division format.

$2$

$1$

$4$

$3$

Step 2

Divide $43$ by $21$ . Place this digit in the quotient on top of the division symbol.

			$2$
$2$	$1$	$4$	$3$

Step 3

Multiply the newest quotient digit $(2)$ by the divisor $21$ .

Step 4

Subtract $42$ from $43$ .

Step 5

The result of division of $\frac{43}{21}$ is $2$ with a remainder of $1$ .

$2 \frac{1}{21}$