Pre-Algebra Examples

$9.75 \div 7$

Step 1

Set up the division problem in long division format.

$7$

$9$

$7$

$5$

Step 2

Divide $9$ by $7$ . Place this digit in the quotient on top of the division symbol.

	$1$
$7$	$9$	.	$7$	$5$

Step 3

Multiply the newest quotient digit $(1)$ by the divisor $7$ .

Step 4

Subtract $7$ from $9$ .

Step 5

Bring down the next number of the dividend.

Step 6

Divide $27$ by $7$ . Place this digit in the quotient on top of the division symbol.

Step 7

Multiply the newest quotient digit $(3)$ by the divisor $7$ .

Step 8

Subtract $21$ from $27$ .

Step 9

Bring down the next number of the dividend.

Step 10

Divide $65$ by $7$ . Place this digit in the quotient on top of the division symbol.

Step 11

Multiply the newest quotient digit $(9)$ by the divisor $7$ .

Step 12

Subtract $63$ from $65$ .

Step 13

The result of division of $9.75 \div 7$ is $1.39 \dots$ .

$1.39 \dots$