Long Division: 5 ÷ 12

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How to divide 5 by 12 using long division and find the remainder?

Answer

5 ÷ 12 = 0 remainder 5

= 0.416 ≈ 0.42

5 is less than 12, so the whole part is 0 and all of 5 is the remainder. Check: 0 × 12 + 5 = 5.

5 ÷ 12 in a column

0
125
−0
5

In the column: quotient 0, remainder 5.

Step by step: 5 ÷ 12

  1. Step 15 < 12 → 0
  2. Quotient and remainder0 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.

5 ÷ 12 = 0.416 ≈ 0.42

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FAQ

How to divide 5 by 12 using long division and find the remainder?

5 ÷ 12 = 0 remainder 5

Is 5 divisible by 12?

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

How to check the result of 5 ÷ 12?

Multiply the quotient 0 by the divisor 12 and add the remainder 5. The result should equal 5.