To divide 36 by 2 using long division, follow these steps:
- Set up the problem: Write 36 under the division bar and 2 outside the division bar.
- Divide: Determine how many times 2 can go into the first digit of 36, which is 3. Since 2 goes into 3 once, write 1 above the 3.
- Multiply: Multiply 1 by 2, which equals 2. Write this below the 3.
- Subtract: Subtract 2 from 3, which leaves 1. Write this below the line.
- Bring down the next digit: Bring down the next digit, which is 6, making the number 16.
- Divide again: Determine how many times 2 can go into 16. Since 2 goes into 16 eight times, write 8 above the 6.
- Multiply: Multiply 8 by 2, which equals 16. Write this below the 16.
- Subtract: Subtract 16 from 16, which leaves 0. Write this below the line.
So, 36 divided by 2 equals 18.