Repeated division with remainder that determines successive digits of a quotient. To generate the fractional digits in base , multiply the current remainder by , divide by the denominator, and keep the resulting remainder for the next step.
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Long division is a method used to divide larger numbers that cannot be easily divided in one step. It involves breaking down the division process into more manageable steps. The method is typically taught in elementary arithmetic and consists of a systematic approach to finding the quotient and the remainder of the division of two numbers.