Pre-Algebra Examples

$\frac{222}{12}$

Step 1

Reduce the expression $\frac{222}{12}$ by cancelling the common factors.

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Step 1.1

Factor $6$ out of $222$ .

$\frac{6 (37)}{12}$

Step 1.2

Factor $6$ out of $12$ .

$\frac{6 \cdot 37}{6 \cdot 2}$

Step 1.3

Cancel the common factor.

$\frac{6 \cdot 37}{6 \cdot 2}$

Step 1.4

Rewrite the expression.

$\frac{37}{2}$

Step 2

Set up the division problem in long division format.

$2$

$3$

$7$

Step 3

Divide $3$ by $2$ . Place this digit in the quotient on top of the division symbol.

	$1$
$2$	$3$	$7$

Step 4

Multiply the newest quotient digit $(1)$ by the divisor $2$ .

Step 5

Subtract $2$ from $3$ .

Step 6

Bring down the next number of the dividend.

Step 7

Divide $17$ 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 $17$ .

Step 10

The result of division of $\frac{37}{2}$ is $18$ with a remainder of $1$ .

$18 \frac{1}{2}$