Long Division: 6 ÷ 72

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How to divide 6 by 72 using long division and find the remainder?

Answer

6 ÷ 72 = 0 remainder 6

= 0.083 ≈ 0.083

6 is less than 72, so the whole part is 0 and all of 6 is the remainder. Check: 0 × 72 + 6 = 6.

6 ÷ 72 in a column

0
726
−0
6

In the column: quotient 0, remainder 6.

Step by step: 6 ÷ 72

  1. Step 16 < 72 → 0
  2. Quotient and remainder0 remainder 6

After the point, add a zero to the remainder: 60 ÷ 72 → 0, remainder 60; 600 ÷ 72 → 8, remainder 24; 240 ÷ 72 → 3, remainder 24; remainder 24 again — the digits repeat.

6 ÷ 72 = 0.083 ≈ 0.083

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FAQ

How to divide 6 by 72 using long division and find the remainder?

6 ÷ 72 = 0 remainder 6

Is 6 divisible by 72?

No, 6 is not divisible by 72. The remainder is 6.

How to check the result of 6 ÷ 72?

Multiply the quotient 0 by the divisor 72 and add the remainder 6. The result should equal 6.