Long Division: 1 ÷ 72

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How to divide 1 by 72 using long division and find the remainder?

Answer

1 ÷ 72 = 0 remainder 1

= 0.0138 ≈ 0.014

1 is less than 72, so the whole part is 0 and all of 1 is the remainder. Check: 0 × 72 + 1 = 1.

1 ÷ 72 in a column

0
721
−0
1

In the column: quotient 0, remainder 1.

Step by step: 1 ÷ 72

  1. Step 11 < 72 → 0
  2. Quotient and remainder0 remainder 1

After the point, add a zero to the remainder: 10 ÷ 72 → 0, remainder 10; 100 ÷ 72 → 1, remainder 28; 280 ÷ 72 → 3, remainder 64; 640 ÷ 72 → 8, remainder 64; remainder 64 again — the digits repeat.

1 ÷ 72 = 0.0138 ≈ 0.014

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FAQ

How to divide 1 by 72 using long division and find the remainder?

1 ÷ 72 = 0 remainder 1

Is 1 divisible by 72?

No, 1 is not divisible by 72. The remainder is 1.

How to check the result of 1 ÷ 72?

Multiply the quotient 0 by the divisor 72 and add the remainder 1. The result should equal 1.