Interpret remainders as leftovers
~7 min
Divide until no more full groups can be made.
Finding the Remainder
How many groups of 12 are in 45?
+4
+4
+4
left over
45 ÷ 12 = 3 R9
When you divide, the amount left over after you make as many equal groups as possible is called the remainder.
💡 Always check that your remainder is smaller than your divisor.