Pre-Algebra Examples

$7.992 \div 6.66$

Step 1

Set up the division problem in long division format.

$6$

$7$

$9$

$2$

Step 2

Move the decimal the same amount of places in both numbers until the divisor is a whole number.

$6$

$7$

$9$

$2$

Step 3

Divide $799$ by $666$ . Place this digit in the quotient on top of the division symbol.

					$1$
$6$	$6$	$6$	$7$	$9$	$9$	.	$2$

Step 4

Multiply the newest quotient digit $(1)$ by the divisor $666$ .

Step 5

Subtract $666$ from $799$ .

Step 6

Bring down the next number of the dividend.

Step 7

Divide $1332$ by $666$ . Place this digit in the quotient on top of the division symbol.

Step 8

Multiply the newest quotient digit $(2)$ by the divisor $666$ .

Step 9

Subtract $1332$ from $1332$ .

Step 10

The result of division of $7.992 \div 6.66$ is $1.2$ .

$1.2$