Division with Two Digit Divisors Lesson 2.3 Answer Key and Solutions

Start by aligning the numbers vertically, ensuring the larger number (the dividend) is on top. Begin dividing from the left, looking for how many times the second number can fit into the first part of the first number. For example, when dividing 468 by 24, estimate how many times 24 fits into the first two digits (46). The answer is 1, because 24 goes into 46 once.

Next, multiply 1 by 24 and subtract the result from 46. This leaves you with a remainder of 22. Bring down the next digit (8), making the new number 228. Now, repeat the process: estimate how many times 24 fits into 228, which is 9. Multiply 9 by 24, subtract, and continue until all digits are used.

Remember to check your work by multiplying the quotient (the result of the division) by the divisor. If the product plus the remainder equals the original number, the solution is correct. With this method, practice will help you quickly estimate and divide even more complex numbers.