Long Division: 55 ÷ 8

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How to divide 55 by 8 using long division and find the remainder?

Answer

55 ÷ 8 = 6 remainder 7

= 6.875

Remainder 7 is less than the divisor 8. Check: 6 × 8 + 7 = 55.

55 ÷ 8 in a column

6
855
−48
7

In the column: quotient 6, remainder 7.

Step by step: 55 ÷ 8

  1. Step 155 ÷ 8 → 6: 6 × 8 = 48, 55 − 48 = 7
  2. Quotient and remainder6 remainder 7

After the point, add a zero to the remainder: 70 ÷ 8 → 8, remainder 6; 60 ÷ 8 → 7, remainder 4; 40 ÷ 8 → 5, remainder 0; remainder 0 — the decimal ends.

55 ÷ 8 = 6.875

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FAQ

How to divide 55 by 8 using long division and find the remainder?

55 ÷ 8 = 6 remainder 7

Is 55 divisible by 8?

No, 55 is not divisible by 8. The remainder is 7.

How to check the result of 55 ÷ 8?

Multiply the quotient 6 by the divisor 8 and add the remainder 7. The result should equal 55.