Long Division: 29 ÷ 12

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How to divide 29 by 12 using long division and find the remainder?

Answer

29 ÷ 12 = 2 remainder 5

= 2.416 ≈ 2.42

Remainder 5 is less than the divisor 12. Check: 2 × 12 + 5 = 29.

29 ÷ 12 in a column

2
1229
−24
5

In the column: quotient 2, remainder 5.

Step by step: 29 ÷ 12

  1. Step 129 ÷ 12 → 2: 2 × 12 = 24, 29 − 24 = 5
  2. Quotient and remainder2 remainder 5

After the point, add a zero to the remainder: 50 ÷ 12 → 4, remainder 2; 20 ÷ 12 → 1, remainder 8; 80 ÷ 12 → 6, remainder 8; remainder 8 again — the digits repeat.

29 ÷ 12 = 2.416 ≈ 2.42

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FAQ

How to divide 29 by 12 using long division and find the remainder?

29 ÷ 12 = 2 remainder 5

Is 29 divisible by 12?

No, 29 is not divisible by 12. The remainder is 5.

How to check the result of 29 ÷ 12?

Multiply the quotient 2 by the divisor 12 and add the remainder 5. The result should equal 29.