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

why can't the remainder of a division problem be larger than the divisor?for my 4th grader?crying

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???????? remaender ??????????

thats the leftover

leftover gotta be < bottom

if not, divide sum more
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Because then.... actually u know what....I really don't know I am only in 4th grade!

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