DIVISION OF DENOMINATE NUMBERS

1. Arrange the units, start with the highest unit at the left end.
2. Divide starting from the highest unit.
3. Add the remaining if there is any to the next lower unit.
(Be sure to change the remainder to the lower unit before adding)

Ex. James is going to cut his 20 feet 6 inches in rope into 6 equal pieces. How long will each piece be?

Solution:

Step 1. Arrange the units and write the divisor.
   ________
6 )20 ft 6 in

Step 2. Divide starting from the highest unit.

   _3ft_____
6 )20 ft 6 in
    18__
     2 ft

Step 3. Add the remainder to the lower unit. (Be sure to change the remainder to the lower unit before adding)

2 ft = 24 inches. So, 24 inches + 6 inches = 30 inches

Step 4. Divide the lower unit.

    _3ft  5 in_
6 )20 ft 6 in
    18__
     2 ft
            30 in ( step 3)
     -     30 in
             0

ANSWER: 3 feet 5 inches