Long Division: 48 ÷ 9

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How to divide 48 by 9 using long division and find the remainder?

Answer

48 ÷ 9 = 5 remainder 3

= 5.3 ≈ 5.33

Remainder 3 is less than the divisor 9. Check: 5 × 9 + 3 = 48.

48 ÷ 9 in a column

5
948
−45
3

In the column: quotient 5, remainder 3.

Step by step: 48 ÷ 9

  1. Step 148 ÷ 9 → 5: 5 × 9 = 45, 48 − 45 = 3
  2. Quotient and remainder5 remainder 3

After the point, add a zero to the remainder: 30 ÷ 9 → 3, remainder 3; remainder 3 again — the digits repeat.

48 ÷ 9 = 5.3 ≈ 5.33

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FAQ

How to divide 48 by 9 using long division and find the remainder?

48 ÷ 9 = 5 remainder 3

Is 48 divisible by 9?

No, 48 is not divisible by 9. The remainder is 3.

How to check the result of 48 ÷ 9?

Multiply the quotient 5 by the divisor 9 and add the remainder 3. The result should equal 48.