Pre-Algebra Examples

$0.76 \div 0.02$

Step 1

Set up the division problem in long division format.

$0$

$2$

$0$

$7$

$6$

Step 2

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

$2$

$7$

$6$

Step 3

Divide $7$ by $2$ . Place this digit in the quotient on top of the division symbol.

	$3$
$2$	$7$	$6$

Step 4

Multiply the newest quotient digit $(3)$ by the divisor $2$ .

Step 5

Subtract $6$ from $7$ .

Step 6

Bring down the next number of the dividend.

Step 7

Divide $16$ by $2$ . Place this digit in the quotient on top of the division symbol.

Step 8

Multiply the newest quotient digit $(8)$ by the divisor $2$ .

Step 9

Subtract $16$ from $16$ .

Step 10

The result of division of $0.76 \div 0.02$ is $38$ .

$38$