Long Division: 38 ÷ 17

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How to divide 38 by 17 using long division and find the remainder?

Answer

38 ÷ 17 = 2 remainder 4

= 2.2352941176470588 ≈ 2.24

Remainder 4 is less than the divisor 17. Check: 2 × 17 + 4 = 38.

38 ÷ 17 in a column

2
1738
−34
4

In the column: quotient 2, remainder 4.

Step by step: 38 ÷ 17

  1. Step 138 ÷ 17 → 2: 2 × 17 = 34, 38 − 34 = 4
  2. Quotient and remainder2 remainder 4

After the point, add a zero to the remainder: 40 ÷ 17 → 2, remainder 6; 60 ÷ 17 → 3, remainder 9; 90 ÷ 17 → 5, remainder 5; …; the remainder 4 returns after step 16 — period length 16.

38 ÷ 17 = 2.2352941176470588 ≈ 2.24

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FAQ

How to divide 38 by 17 using long division and find the remainder?

38 ÷ 17 = 2 remainder 4

Is 38 divisible by 17?

No, 38 is not divisible by 17. The remainder is 4.

How to check the result of 38 ÷ 17?

Multiply the quotient 2 by the divisor 17 and add the remainder 4. The result should equal 38.