Each problem divides by a number from 2 to 12 and has something left over.
Enter the quotient first, then the remainder. The remainder is always at least 1 and always smaller than the divisor.
Typical level: Grade 4 and beyondIn the U.S. Common Core, Grade 4 students find whole-number quotients and remainders with one-digit divisors. This practice also uses divisors 10, 11 and 12. Curriculum timing varies.
Use a fact you know to find the closest multiple of the divisor that does not go over.
29 ÷ 6
The closest multiple of 6 that does not go over 29. 6 × 5 = 30 is too big.
What is left over is the remainder.
24 ÷ 6 = 4 is an exact division fact. 29 is 5 more than 24.
Check it: 6 × 4 + 5 = 29. The remainder, 5, is smaller than 6. If 6 or more were left over, another group would fit.