Division With Remainders

Learn what to do when numbers don't divide evenly

What You'll Learn

  • Understand what a remainder means
  • Write answers with remainders correctly
  • Know when to stop dividing

📖What is a Remainder?

A remainder is what's left over when a number doesn't divide evenly. For example, 47 ÷ 5 = 9 R2, because 5 × 9 = 45, and 47 - 45 = 2.

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The remainder must always be smaller than the divisor. If it's not, you need to increase your quotient!

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To check: (quotient × divisor) + remainder = dividend. So for 47 ÷ 5 = 9 R2: (9 × 5) + 2 = 45 + 2 = 47 ✓