Long Division: 16 ÷ 6

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How to divide 16 by 6 using long division and find the remainder?

Answer

16 ÷ 6 = 2 remainder 4

= 2.6 ≈ 2.67

Remainder 4 is less than the divisor 6. Check: 2 × 6 + 4 = 16.

16 ÷ 6 in a column

2
616
−12
4

In the column: quotient 2, remainder 4.

Step by step: 16 ÷ 6

  1. Step 116 ÷ 6 → 2: 2 × 6 = 12, 16 − 12 = 4
  2. Quotient and remainder2 remainder 4

After the point, add a zero to the remainder: 40 ÷ 6 → 6, remainder 4; remainder 4 again — the digits repeat.

16 ÷ 6 = 2.6 ≈ 2.67

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FAQ

How to divide 16 by 6 using long division and find the remainder?

16 ÷ 6 = 2 remainder 4

Is 16 divisible by 6?

No, 16 is not divisible by 6. The remainder is 4.

How to check the result of 16 ÷ 6?

Multiply the quotient 2 by the divisor 6 and add the remainder 4. The result should equal 16.