Long Division: 7 ÷ 5

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How to divide 7 by 5 using long division and find the remainder?

Answer

7 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 2

= 1.4

Remainder 2 is less than the divisor 5. Check: 1 × 5 + 2 = 7.

7 ÷ 5 in a column

1
57
−5
2

In the column: quotient 1, remainder 2.

Step by step: 7 ÷ 5

  1. Step 17 ÷ 5 → 1: 1 × 5 = 5, 7 − 5 = 2
  2. Quotient and remainder1 remainder 2

After the point, add a zero to the remainder: 20 ÷ 5 → 4, remainder 0; remainder 0 — the decimal ends.

7 ÷ 5 = 1.4

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FAQ

How to divide 7 by 5 using long division and find the remainder?

7 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 2

Is 7 divisible by 5?

No, 7 is not divisible by 5. The remainder is 2.

How to check the result of 7 ÷ 5?

Multiply the quotient 1 by the divisor 5 and add the remainder 2. The result should equal 7.