Long Division: 15 ÷ 12

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How to divide 15 by 12 using long division and find the remainder?

Answer

15 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 3

= 1.25

Remainder 3 is less than the divisor 12. Check: 1 × 12 + 3 = 15.

15 ÷ 12 in a column

1
1215
−12
3

In the column: quotient 1, remainder 3.

Step by step: 15 ÷ 12

  1. Step 115 ÷ 12 → 1: 1 × 12 = 12, 15 − 12 = 3
  2. Quotient and remainder1 remainder 3

After the point, add a zero to the remainder: 30 ÷ 12 → 2, remainder 6; 60 ÷ 12 → 5, remainder 0; remainder 0 — the decimal ends.

15 ÷ 12 = 1.25

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FAQ

How to divide 15 by 12 using long division and find the remainder?

15 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 3

Is 15 divisible by 12?

No, 15 is not divisible by 12. The remainder is 3.

How to check the result of 15 ÷ 12?

Multiply the quotient 1 by the divisor 12 and add the remainder 3. The result should equal 15.