Long Division: 7 ÷ 72

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How to divide 7 by 72 using long division and find the remainder?

Answer

7 ÷ 72 = 0 remainder 7

= 0.0972 ≈ 0.097

7 is less than 72, so the whole part is 0 and all of 7 is the remainder. Check: 0 × 72 + 7 = 7.

7 ÷ 72 in a column

0
727
−0
7

In the column: quotient 0, remainder 7.

Step by step: 7 ÷ 72

  1. Step 17 < 72 → 0
  2. Quotient and remainder0 remainder 7

After the point, add a zero to the remainder: 70 ÷ 72 → 0, remainder 70; 700 ÷ 72 → 9, remainder 52; 520 ÷ 72 → 7, remainder 16; 160 ÷ 72 → 2, remainder 16; remainder 16 again — the digits repeat.

7 ÷ 72 = 0.0972 ≈ 0.097

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FAQ

How to divide 7 by 72 using long division and find the remainder?

7 ÷ 72 = 0 remainder 7

Is 7 divisible by 72?

No, 7 is not divisible by 72. The remainder is 7.

How to check the result of 7 ÷ 72?

Multiply the quotient 0 by the divisor 72 and add the remainder 7. The result should equal 7.