Long Division: 20 ÷ 7

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How to divide 20 by 7 using long division and find the remainder?

Answer

20 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 6

= 2.857142 ≈ 2.86

Remainder 6 is less than the divisor 7. Check: 2 × 7 + 6 = 20.

20 ÷ 7 in a column

2
720
−14
6

In the column: quotient 2, remainder 6.

Step by step: 20 ÷ 7

  1. Step 120 ÷ 7 → 2: 2 × 7 = 14, 20 − 14 = 6
  2. Quotient and remainder2 remainder 6

After the point, add a zero to the remainder: 60 ÷ 7 → 8, remainder 4; 40 ÷ 7 → 5, remainder 5; 50 ÷ 7 → 7, remainder 1; 10 ÷ 7 → 1, remainder 3; 30 ÷ 7 → 4, remainder 2; 20 ÷ 7 → 2, remainder 6; remainder 6 again — the digits repeat.

20 ÷ 7 = 2.857142 ≈ 2.86

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FAQ

How to divide 20 by 7 using long division and find the remainder?

20 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 6

Is 20 divisible by 7?

No, 20 is not divisible by 7. The remainder is 6.

How to check the result of 20 ÷ 7?

Multiply the quotient 2 by the divisor 7 and add the remainder 6. The result should equal 20.