Use the standard algorithm

~8 min

Ask how many groups of the divisor fit into the current part of the dividend.

Dividing One Place at a Time

How many groups of 12 are in 48?

+4
+4
+4
+4

48 ÷ 12 = 4

To divide by a two-digit number, look at the digits of the dividend from left to right and determine how many groups of the divisor fit into that part of the dividend.

💡 Estimate the quotient by rounding the divisor to the nearest ten.