Step 1: Set up the problem.

3	3164

Step 2: Think of a multiple of 3 that is less than 3,164. An easy multiple of 3 is 3,000 (3 × 1,000 = 3,000). Write 1,000 to the right of the long line, and write 3,000 under 3,164. Subtract 3,000 from 3,164.

3	3164	1000
	- 3000
	164

Step 3: Repeat the process with 164. A multiple of 3 that is less than 164 is 150 (3 × 50 = 150).

3	3164	1000
	- 3000
	164	50
	- 150
	14

Step 4: Repeat the process with 14. A multiple of 3 that is less than 14 is 12 (3 × 4 = 12).

3	3164	1000
	- 3000
	164	50
	- 150
	14	4
	- 12
	2

Step 5: Add the numbers on the right.


Since 2 is not divisible by 3, the remainder is 2.
So, 3,164 ÷ 3 = 1,054 R2.