answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

The bigger one should come first, I.E 100 (divide ) 10, as you can not divide 10 by 100

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Which number comes first when dividing?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

What is the definition of a positive rational number?

Any number that can be made by dividing one integer by another. The word comes from "ratio".


If any number is divided by 3 and 5 then remainder comes 2 and 1. If the same number is divided by 15. what would be the remainder?

Dividing by 3 and then by 5 is equivalent to to dividing by 15; therefore, the remainder will be the same.


What comes first the suite number or the street number?

The street number comes first followed by the street name then the suite number.


What is the result of dividing one number by another?

The resulting number will fit into the first number a number of times equal to the second number.


How dividing by decimal is different from dividing by whole number and how it is similar?

Dividing by decimal is different from dividing by whole number as you have to multiply by a number to remove the decimal.


When dividing how do you know which number goes outside the box thing?

the first number like if the question is (5) first number/10 __ 5|10


Is taking ½ of a number is the same as dividing by ½?

No, taking ½ of a number is the same as dividing it by 2. Dividing a number by ½ is the same as multiplying it by 2.


What is the next number 162 54 18?

You are dividing each number by 3 every time. Therefore, after 18 comes 18/3 = 6.


When do you reverse the inequality symbol in a two-step inequality?

When multiplying or dividing a negative number or variable.


When dividing the number you are dividing by is called the?

Divisor


How do you divide negative mixed number?

The first stage in dividing by a negative mixed number would be to convert that number into a top-heavy or vulgar fraction. Once this has been done, you ignore the negative sign for the time being, and multiply the number by the denominator. After this, you divide by the numerator. Finally, you swap the sign of the number you started with. If you were dividing a negative number the answer is positive. If you were dividing a positive number the answer is negative.


When dividing a positive number by a negative number what is the results?

A negative number results when dividing a positive number by a negative number.