There are two primary ways to express the remainder in a division problem.
As highlighted in the reference material, when you perform division and have something "left over," this remainder can be represented in two common formats:
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Standard Remainder: This is the most straightforward approach, represented as "r" followed by the numerical value of the remainder.
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Fraction: Here, the remainder becomes the numerator of a fraction, and the divisor becomes the denominator.
| Method | Description | Example |
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| Standard Remainder | The remainder is written after the quotient, preceded by the letter "r." (e.g., Quotient r Remainder). | 11 ÷ 4 = 2 r 3 |
| Fraction | The remainder is expressed as a fraction, where the remainder is the numerator and the divisor is the denominator (Remainder / Divisor). | 11 ÷ 4 = 2 3/4 |
