Long Division: 16 ÷ 3

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How to divide 16 by 3 using long division and find the remainder?

Answer

16 ÷ 3 = 5 remainder 1

= 5.3 ≈ 5.33

Remainder 1 is less than the divisor 3. Check: 5 × 3 + 1 = 16.

16 ÷ 3 in a column

5
316
−15
1

In the column: quotient 5, remainder 1.

Step by step: 16 ÷ 3

  1. Step 116 ÷ 3 → 5: 5 × 3 = 15, 16 − 15 = 1
  2. Quotient and remainder5 remainder 1

After the point, add a zero to the remainder: 10 ÷ 3 → 3, remainder 1; remainder 1 again — the digits repeat.

16 ÷ 3 = 5.3 ≈ 5.33

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FAQ

How to divide 16 by 3 using long division and find the remainder?

16 ÷ 3 = 5 remainder 1

Is 16 divisible by 3?

No, 16 is not divisible by 3. The remainder is 1.

How to check the result of 16 ÷ 3?

Multiply the quotient 5 by the divisor 3 and add the remainder 1. The result should equal 16.