why can't the remainder of a division problem be larger than the divisor?

Question

This is basic division.  We need to explain it to a 3rd grader.

Answer 1

Because then the divisor can go into the dividend at least one more time and you have to have the smallest remainder possible.

Answer 2

its because when your dividing and if you have a remainder. your remainder cant be larger than the divisor because sometimes you have to covert your remainder into a fraction. if the remainder is larger than your divisor it will be an mproper fraction thats why. get it or not.

Answer 3

i do not know