Long Division: 23 ÷ 3

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How to divide 23 by 3 using long division and find the remainder?

Answer

23 ÷ 3 = 7 remainder 2

= 7.6 ≈ 7.67

Remainder 2 is less than the divisor 3. Check: 7 × 3 + 2 = 23.

23 ÷ 3 in a column

7
323
−21
2

In the column: quotient 7, remainder 2.

Step by step: 23 ÷ 3

  1. Step 123 ÷ 3 → 7: 7 × 3 = 21, 23 − 21 = 2
  2. Quotient and remainder7 remainder 2

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

23 ÷ 3 = 7.6 ≈ 7.67

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FAQ

How to divide 23 by 3 using long division and find the remainder?

23 ÷ 3 = 7 remainder 2

Is 23 divisible by 3?

No, 23 is not divisible by 3. The remainder is 2.

How to check the result of 23 ÷ 3?

Multiply the quotient 7 by the divisor 3 and add the remainder 2. The result should equal 23.