Long Division: 100 ÷ 72

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How to divide 100 by 72 using long division and find the remainder?

Answer

100 ÷ 72 = 1 remainder 28

= 1.38 ≈ 1.39

Remainder 28 is less than the divisor 72. Check: 1 × 72 + 28 = 100.

100 ÷ 72 in a column

1
72100
−72
28

In the column: quotient 1, remainder 28.

Step by step: 100 ÷ 72

  1. Step 1100 ÷ 72 → 1: 1 × 72 = 72, 100 − 72 = 28
  2. Quotient and remainder1 remainder 28

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

100 ÷ 72 = 1.38 ≈ 1.39

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FAQ

How to divide 100 by 72 using long division and find the remainder?

100 ÷ 72 = 1 remainder 28

Is 100 divisible by 72?

No, 100 is not divisible by 72. The remainder is 28.

How to check the result of 100 ÷ 72?

Multiply the quotient 1 by the divisor 72 and add the remainder 28. The result should equal 100.