Divide by 3

First check it divides evenly (digit-sum rule), then chunk through.

5712 ÷ 3 = 1904

Check first: the digit sum 15 divides by 3, so 5712 will divide exactly too.

3 into 5 goes 1, remainder 2. Then 3 into 27 goes 9 exactly.

3 into 1 does not go: write 0. Then 3 into 12 goes 4. Quotient: 1904.

Your turn

Three to try in your head — tap what you get.

1668 ÷ 3

2322 ÷ 3

1761 ÷ 3

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