Long Division: 70 ÷ 12

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How to divide 70 by 12 using long division and find the remainder?

Answer

70 ÷ 12 = 5 remainder 10

= 5.83 ≈ 5.83

Remainder 10 is less than the divisor 12. Check: 5 × 12 + 10 = 70.

70 ÷ 12 in a column

5
1270
−60
10

In the column: quotient 5, remainder 10.

Step by step: 70 ÷ 12

  1. Step 170 ÷ 12 → 5: 5 × 12 = 60, 70 − 60 = 10
  2. Quotient and remainder5 remainder 10

After the point, add a zero to the remainder: 100 ÷ 12 → 8, remainder 4; 40 ÷ 12 → 3, remainder 4; remainder 4 again — the digits repeat.

70 ÷ 12 = 5.83 ≈ 5.83

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FAQ

How to divide 70 by 12 using long division and find the remainder?

70 ÷ 12 = 5 remainder 10

Is 70 divisible by 12?

No, 70 is not divisible by 12. The remainder is 10.

How to check the result of 70 ÷ 12?

Multiply the quotient 5 by the divisor 12 and add the remainder 10. The result should equal 70.