Long Division: 17 ÷ 3

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How to divide 17 by 3 using long division and find the remainder?

Answer

17 ÷ 3 = 5 remainder 2

= 5.6 ≈ 5.67

Remainder 2 is less than the divisor 3. Check: 5 × 3 + 2 = 17.

17 ÷ 3 in a column

5
317
−15
2

In the column: quotient 5, remainder 2.

Step by step: 17 ÷ 3

  1. Step 117 ÷ 3 → 5: 5 × 3 = 15, 17 − 15 = 2
  2. Quotient and remainder5 remainder 2

After the point, add a zero to the remainder: 20 ÷ 3 → 6, remainder 2; remainder 2 again — the digits repeat.

17 ÷ 3 = 5.6 ≈ 5.67

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FAQ

How to divide 17 by 3 using long division and find the remainder?

17 ÷ 3 = 5 remainder 2

Is 17 divisible by 3?

No, 17 is not divisible by 3. The remainder is 2.

How to check the result of 17 ÷ 3?

Multiply the quotient 5 by the divisor 3 and add the remainder 2. The result should equal 17.