How Do You Divide 50 by 4?

Division helps to answer how many times a number fits into another and whether anything is left over.

When asking what is 50 divided by 4, the number $50$ is the dividend and $4$ is the divisor.

Once you’ve identified these, you can begin to divide.

Short Division Method

Short division works well when the divisor is a single-digit number and the dividend is at least ten times the size. Here, $4$ is less than $10$, and $50$ is greater than $40$, so short division is ideal.

Step-by-Step: $50 \div 4$

Step 1: Divide $4$ into $5$

$$ 5 \div 4 = 1 \text{ remainder } 1 $$

Write $1$ above the $5$ and carry over the remainder $1$ to make $10$.

Step 2: Divide $4$ into $10$

$$ 10 \div 4 = 2 \text{ remainder } 2 $$

Write $2$ above the $0$ and note the remainder.

Final Answer:

The quotient is $12$ with a remainder of $2$:

$$ 50 \div 4 = 12 \text{ remainder } 2 $$

Check Your Answer

Multiply the quotient $12$ by the divisor $4$:

$$ 4 \times 12 = 48 $$

Now add the remainder:

$$ 48 + 2 = 50 $$

It matches the dividend, so the division is correct.

Summary

  • Dividend: $50$
  • Divisor: $4$
  • Quotient: $12$
  • Remainder: $2$

Final result:

$$ \boxed{50 \div 4 = 12 \text{ remainder } 2} $$

Short division provides an efficient way to divide and verify your result.