Division with Remainder
What happens when things don't divide evenly?
What is a Remainder?
Definition
A remainder is the amount left over when a number cannot be divided evenly. It's the part that doesn't fit into equal groups!
When does a remainder happen?
- When we can't make perfectly equal groups
- When the number being divided is NOT a multiple of the divisor
- When something is "left over" after sharing equally
Division Vocabulary
13
DIVIDEND
The number being divided
(делимое)
4
DIVISOR
The number we divide by
(делитель)
3
QUOTIENT
The answer (whole groups)
(частное)
1
REMAINDER
The amount left over
(остаток)
13
÷
4
=
3
R
1
Read as: "13 divided by 4 equals 3 with a remainder of 1"