3-4Example 2

Find 14 ÷ 4. Show the remainder.

1. Rewrite the problem in vertical format.

3-4Example 2

Find 14 ÷ 4. Show the remainder.

2. What number multiplied by 4 is close to 14?

4 × 4 is 16. That is too much.

4 × 3 is 12. This is close without going over.

Multiply. Write the product under the dividend.

3

– 12

3-4Example 2

Find 14 ÷ 4. Show the remainder.

3. Subtract.

3

– 12 2

3-4Example 2

Find 14 ÷ 4. Show the remainder.

4. There are no more digits.

The quotient is 3. Write 3 R2.

3

– 12 2

R2

3-4Example 2

Find 14 ÷ 4. Show the remainder.

5. Check your answer. Multiply the quotient by the divisor. Then add the remainder.

4 × 3 = 1212 + 2 = 14