Long Division: 42 ÷ 18

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How to divide 42 by 18 using long division and find the remainder?

Answer

42 ÷ 18 = 2 remainder 6

= 2.3 ≈ 2.33

Remainder 6 is less than the divisor 18. Check: 2 × 18 + 6 = 42.

42 ÷ 18 in a column

2
1842
−36
6

In the column: quotient 2, remainder 6.

Step by step: 42 ÷ 18

  1. Step 142 ÷ 18 → 2: 2 × 18 = 36, 42 − 36 = 6
  2. Quotient and remainder2 remainder 6

After the point, add a zero to the remainder: 60 ÷ 18 → 3, remainder 6; remainder 6 again — the digits repeat.

42 ÷ 18 = 2.3 ≈ 2.33

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FAQ

How to divide 42 by 18 using long division and find the remainder?

42 ÷ 18 = 2 remainder 6

Is 42 divisible by 18?

No, 42 is not divisible by 18. The remainder is 6.

How to check the result of 42 ÷ 18?

Multiply the quotient 2 by the divisor 18 and add the remainder 6. The result should equal 42.