Long Division: 2 ÷ 72

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How to divide 2 by 72 using long division and find the remainder?

Answer

2 ÷ 72 = 0 remainder 2

= 0.027 ≈ 0.028

2 is less than 72, so the whole part is 0 and all of 2 is the remainder. Check: 0 × 72 + 2 = 2.

2 ÷ 72 in a column

0
722
−0
2

In the column: quotient 0, remainder 2.

Step by step: 2 ÷ 72

  1. Step 12 < 72 → 0
  2. Quotient and remainder0 remainder 2

After the point, add a zero to the remainder: 20 ÷ 72 → 0, remainder 20; 200 ÷ 72 → 2, remainder 56; 560 ÷ 72 → 7, remainder 56; remainder 56 again — the digits repeat.

2 ÷ 72 = 0.027 ≈ 0.028

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FAQ

How to divide 2 by 72 using long division and find the remainder?

2 ÷ 72 = 0 remainder 2

Is 2 divisible by 72?

No, 2 is not divisible by 72. The remainder is 2.

How to check the result of 2 ÷ 72?

Multiply the quotient 0 by the divisor 72 and add the remainder 2. The result should equal 2.