1. A mathematical method of dividing numbers in which each step of the division process is shown in detail, typically used in elementary arithmetic education
The teacher explained prolonged division to help students understand how to divide large numbers step by step.
A professora explicou divisão prolongada para ajudar os alunos a entender como dividir números grandes passo a passo.
2. The process of long division written out with all intermediate steps visible
Using prolonged division, we can see exactly how 456 divided by 12 equals 38.
Usando divisão prolongada, podemos ver exatamente como 456 dividido por 12 é igual a 38.