How to Solve Long Division: 124 Divide by 2

To solve the long division of 124 divided by 2, follow these steps:

1. Set up the division: Write 124 under the long division bar and 2 outside it.
2. Divide the first digit: Look at the first digit of 124, which is 1. Since 2 cannot go into 1, we move to the next digit.
3. Review the first two digits: Now, consider the first two digits, 12. Determine how many times 2 can fit into 12. It fits 6 times because 2 x 6 = 12.
4. Write the quotient: Place 6 above the long division bar, aligned above the last digit of the number you just used (12).
5. Multiply and subtract: Multiply 6 by 2 (which equals 12) and write this below 12. Subtract: 12 – 12 = 0.
6. Bring down the next digit: Bring down the next digit of 124, which is 4, making it 04.
7. Divide again: Now divide 4 by 2. It fits 2 times (2 x 2 = 4).
8. Write the next part of the quotient: Place 2 next to 6 on the quotient line, making it 62.
9. Multiply and subtract again: Multiply 2 by 2 (which equals 4) and write this below 4. Subtract: 4 – 4 = 0.

There are no more digits to bring down, and since we’ve reached 0, the division is complete.

The final answer is 62, meaning 124 divided by 2 equals 62.