Long Division: 38 ÷ 7

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How to divide 38 by 7 using long division and find the remainder?

Answer

38 ÷ 7 = 5 remainder 3

= 5.428571 ≈ 5.43

Remainder 3 is less than the divisor 7. Check: 5 × 7 + 3 = 38.

38 ÷ 7 in a column

5
738
−35
3

In the column: quotient 5, remainder 3.

Step by step: 38 ÷ 7

  1. Step 138 ÷ 7 → 5: 5 × 7 = 35, 38 − 35 = 3
  2. Quotient and remainder5 remainder 3

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

38 ÷ 7 = 5.428571 ≈ 5.43

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FAQ

How to divide 38 by 7 using long division and find the remainder?

38 ÷ 7 = 5 remainder 3

Is 38 divisible by 7?

No, 38 is not divisible by 7. The remainder is 3.

How to check the result of 38 ÷ 7?

Multiply the quotient 5 by the divisor 7 and add the remainder 3. The result should equal 38.