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To begin, we can set the problem up in a traditional format: place the divisor (1231) outside of the long division symbol and the dividend (1381) underneath it. This gives us a clear starting point for our calculation. To make this easier, especially when dealing with decimals, we can shift both numbers to eliminate any decimal points.
Adjusting for Decimals
In our case, we can eliminate decimals by multiplying both numbers by 100, effectively shifting them both two decimal places to the right, resulting in the division of 138100 by 123100. Although this process does not change the value of the division, it simplifies calculations as we can focus on whole numbers.