Sometimes it is not possible to divide one number by another exactly. Anything left over that cannot be divided exactly is called the remainder. When you are solving problems and there is a remainder, ...

Short division is also known as the bus stop method and is often used to divide large numbers. Start with 8 ÷ 7. 8 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 1. Write 1 above 8 and carry the 1 to the next digit to give 17 17 ...