Long Division: 7 ÷ 3

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How to divide 7 by 3 using long division and find the remainder?

Answer

7 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 1

= 2.3 ≈ 2.33

Remainder 1 is less than the divisor 3. Check: 2 × 3 + 1 = 7.

7 ÷ 3 in a column

2
37
−6
1

In the column: quotient 2, remainder 1.

Step by step: 7 ÷ 3

  1. Step 17 ÷ 3 → 2: 2 × 3 = 6, 7 − 6 = 1
  2. Quotient and remainder2 remainder 1

After the point, add a zero to the remainder: 10 ÷ 3 → 3, remainder 1; remainder 1 again — the digits repeat.

7 ÷ 3 = 2.3 ≈ 2.33

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FAQ

How to divide 7 by 3 using long division and find the remainder?

7 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 1

Is 7 divisible by 3?

No, 7 is not divisible by 3. The remainder is 1.

How to check the result of 7 ÷ 3?

Multiply the quotient 2 by the divisor 3 and add the remainder 1. The result should equal 7.