Long Division Calculator with Steps – Instant, Clear Work (2025)

What “with Steps” Actually Means

Instead of only giving a final number, a calculator with steps shows the full algorithm—how each quotient digit is chosen, the product you subtract, and the running remainder. This makes checking homework and learning the method much easier.

How to Use a Long Division Calculator with Steps

1. Go to the Homepage calculator.
2. Enter the dividend (inside the bracket) and the divisor (outside).
3. Click Show Steps to reveal the full bring-down cycle.
4. Toggle decimals to continue beyond the remainder if needed.

Worked Example #1 — 1,256 ÷ 12

1. 12 goes into 125 → 10 times (10×12=120). Subtract → remainder 5; bring down 6 → 56.
2. 12 goes into 56 → 4 times (4×12=48). Subtract → remainder 8.

Result: Quotient = 104, Remainder = 8

Decimal: continue with zeros → 104.6(6)

Worked Example #2 — 12.48 ÷ 0.6 (Decimals)

1. Clear the divisor’s decimal: 0.6 → 6 (shift right once). Shift the dividend the same: 12.48 → 124.8.
2. Compute 124.8 ÷ 6. Place the decimal in the quotient directly above the decimal in 124.8.

Answer: 20.8

Worked Example #3 — 230 ÷ 9 (Repeating)

1. Integer part: 9 → 230 gives 25 remainder 5.
2. Add a decimal and zeros: 50 ÷ 9 = 5 remainder 5 → repeats.

Answer: 25.5(5) (the 5 repeats)

Negatives & Signs (Quick Rules)

• Divide absolute values using the same steps.
• Apply the sign at the end: different signs → negative; same signs → positive.

Common Mistakes (and Easy Fixes)

• Placing the decimal late: Put it in the quotient as soon as the decimal is reached in the (shifted) dividend.
• Skipping “bring down”: Each loop ends by bringing down the next digit (if any).
• Stopping with a remainder: If a decimal answer is needed, add zeros and continue.
• Not spotting repeats: Look for the same remainder cycling back—mark repeating digits with parentheses.

FAQ: Long Division Calculator with Steps

Does it show every step automatically?

Yes—bring down, divide, multiply, subtract, and the running remainder are displayed in order.

Can it handle decimals and negatives?

Yes. Shift to clear the divisor’s decimal, place the decimal in the quotient correctly, and apply signs at the end.

How do I show repeating decimals?

When the remainder repeats, digits repeat. Enclose the repeating block in parentheses, e.g., 0.(3).

What’s the fastest way to check my answer?

Multiply quotient × divisor and add the remainder. If it equals the dividend, you’re correct.

Why is my result bigger when dividing by 0.25?

Dividing by a number less than 1 increases the result (e.g., 15 ÷ 0.25 = 60).