Pre-Algebra Examples

$52.6 \div 10$

Step 1

Set up the division problem in long division format.

$1$

$0$

$5$

$2$

$6$

Step 2

Divide $52$ by $10$ . Place this digit in the quotient on top of the division symbol.

			$5$
$1$	$0$	$5$	$2$	.	$6$

Step 3

Multiply the newest quotient digit $(5)$ by the divisor $10$ .

Step 4

Subtract $50$ from $52$ .

Step 5

Bring down the next number of the dividend.

Step 6

Divide $26$ by $10$ . Place this digit in the quotient on top of the division symbol.

Step 7

Multiply the newest quotient digit $(2)$ by the divisor $10$ .

Step 8

Subtract $20$ from $26$ .

Step 9

The result of division of $52.6 \div 10$ is $5.2 \dots$ .

$5.2 \dots$