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© 2026 Maths ModelledYear 6 · Division · 5:53 · Follow-up explanation
Long Division with a Zero in the Answer
Explain why 1,512 ÷ 14 = 108 needs a zero in the tens column, then try 1,428 ÷ 14.
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