Long Division: 12 ÷ 8

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How to divide 12 by 8 using long division and find the remainder?

Answer

12 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 4

= 1.5

Remainder 4 is less than the divisor 8. Check: 1 × 8 + 4 = 12.

12 ÷ 8 in a column

1
812
−8
4

In the column: quotient 1, remainder 4.

Step by step: 12 ÷ 8

  1. Step 112 ÷ 8 → 1: 1 × 8 = 8, 12 − 8 = 4
  2. Quotient and remainder1 remainder 4

After the point, add a zero to the remainder: 40 ÷ 8 → 5, remainder 0; remainder 0 — the decimal ends.

12 ÷ 8 = 1.5

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FAQ

How to divide 12 by 8 using long division and find the remainder?

12 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 4

Is 12 divisible by 8?

No, 12 is not divisible by 8. The remainder is 4.

How to check the result of 12 ÷ 8?

Multiply the quotient 1 by the divisor 8 and add the remainder 4. The result should equal 12.