Long Division: 12 ÷ 72

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How to divide 12 by 72 using long division and find the remainder?

Answer

12 ÷ 72 = 0 remainder 12

= 0.16 ≈ 0.17

12 is less than 72, so the whole part is 0 and all of 12 is the remainder. Check: 0 × 72 + 12 = 12.

12 ÷ 72 in a column

0
7212
−0
12

In the column: quotient 0, remainder 12.

Step by step: 12 ÷ 72

  1. Step 112 < 72 → 0
  2. Quotient and remainder0 remainder 12

After the point, add a zero to the remainder: 120 ÷ 72 → 1, remainder 48; 480 ÷ 72 → 6, remainder 48; remainder 48 again — the digits repeat.

12 ÷ 72 = 0.16 ≈ 0.17

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FAQ

How to divide 12 by 72 using long division and find the remainder?

12 ÷ 72 = 0 remainder 12

Is 12 divisible by 72?

No, 12 is not divisible by 72. The remainder is 12.

How to check the result of 12 ÷ 72?

Multiply the quotient 0 by the divisor 72 and add the remainder 12. The result should equal 12.