Certainly! Let's find the quotient of 48 divided by 4.
1. Set Up the Division: You have the number 48 (the dividend) that you need to divide by 4 (the divisor).
2. Starting the Division:
```
___________
4 | 48
```
3. Divide the first digit of the dividend:
- The first digit of the dividend is 4.
- Divide 4 by 4, which gives you 1.
- Write 1 above the line:
```
1__________
4 | 48
```
4. Multiply and Subtract:
- Multiply the quotient figure (1) by the divisor (4): [tex]\( 1 \times 4 = 4 \)[/tex].
- Subtract this result from the first digit of the dividend (4): [tex]\( 4 - 4 = 0 \)[/tex].
```
1__________
4 | 48
-4
__
0
```
5. Bring Down the Next Digit:
- Bring down the next digit of the dividend, which is 8. So now you have 08.
```
1_________
4 | 48
-4
__
08
```
6. Divide the New Number (08) by the Divisor (4):
- Divide 8 by 4, which gives you 2.
- Write the quotient figure above the line next to the 1.
```
12_________
4 | 48
-4
__
08
```
7. Multiply and Subtract Again:
- Multiply the quotient figure (2) by the divisor (4): [tex]\( 2 \times 4 = 8 \)[/tex].
- Subtract this result from your number 08: [tex]\( 08 - 8 = 0 \)[/tex].
```
12_________
4 | 48
-4
__
08
- 8
__
0
```
There are no more digits to bring down, so the division is complete.
The quotient of 48 divided by 4 is 12.
