Pre-Algebra Examples

$12.5 \div 9$

Step 1

Set up the division problem in long division format.

$9$

$1$

$2$

$5$

Step 2

Divide $12$ by $9$ . Place this digit in the quotient on top of the division symbol.

		$1$
$9$	$1$	$2$	.	$5$

Step 3

Multiply the newest quotient digit $(1)$ by the divisor $9$ .

Step 4

Subtract $9$ from $12$ .

Step 5

Bring down the next number of the dividend.

Step 6

Divide $35$ by $9$ . Place this digit in the quotient on top of the division symbol.

Step 7

Multiply the newest quotient digit $(3)$ by the divisor $9$ .

Step 8

Subtract $27$ from $35$ .

Step 9

The result of division of $12.5 \div 9$ is $1.3 \dots$ .

$1.3 \dots$