The division of 874 by 4 is equal to 218. In division, the dividend (874) is divided by the divisor (4) to give the quotient (218). This means that 874 can be evenly divided into 4 groups of 218 each.
You should use your calculator for such simple sums. It is far
quicker and involves fewer key depressions. I could tell you that
the answer is 218.5 but how can you be sure that I did not make a
mistake? Or that I am not messing about?
Well, honey, 874 divided by 4 is 218. I mean, it's not rocket science. Just divide that big ol' number by 4 and you get your answer. Math doesn't have to be a headache, you know.