Simple division technique

This division technique can only be used if the divisor could be factorized.

Example 1:

272 ÷ 16 = 17

1. Find the factors of the divisor. Choose one of the factors. 16 = 4 × 4 or 16 = 8 × 2 For example, I will use 8 × 2


2. Divide the dividend by one of the factor. 272 ÷ 8 = 34


3. Divide the quotient from 2. by the second factor. 34 ÷ 2 = 17


4. Therefore, the quotient is 17

Note: Try with 4 × 4. What will happened if the remainder is not zero? Please look at the next example.

Example 2:

275 ÷ 16 = 17 with remainder 3

1. 16 = 4 × 4


2. 275 ÷ 4 = 68, r. 3


3. 68 ÷ 4 = 17


4. The quotient is 17, with remainder 3

Note: Try with 2 × 8