If numbers are too difficult to divide in your head, use a written method. Short division will sometimes give an answer with a remainder ( r ), which you can round up or round down. To find the ...

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 ...