Long Division: 720 ÷ 60

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How to perform long division of 720 by 60?

Answer

720 ÷ 60 = 12✓ exact division
720 ÷ 60 = 12

Visual Long Division

 
 
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This shows the traditional long division layout used in schools, with each step clearly marked.

Step-by-Step Explanation

Here's how to solve 720 ÷ 60 using long division method step by step:

Step 1:Take the number 72 and divide by 60. We get 1 (write it in the quotient). Multiply 1 × 60 = 60 (write it below the dividend). Subtract 72 - 60 = 12. The remainder 12 is carried to the next step.
Step 2:Take the number 120 and divide by 60. We get 2 (write it in the quotient). Multiply 2 × 60 = 120 (write it below the dividend). Subtract 120 - 120 = 0.
Final Step:The division is complete with no remainder. 720 divides exactly by 60 to give 12.

Division Steps

StepDividend PartQuotient DigitMultiplySubtractRemainder
17211 × 60 = 6072 - 60 = 1212
212022 × 60 = 120120 - 120 = 00

Perfect division: 720 divides evenly by 60 with no remainder.

About Long Division

Long division is a method for dividing large numbers that breaks down the division process into smaller, manageable steps. It's taught in elementary school as a systematic way to perform division by hand.

The process involves:

  • Dividing the leftmost digits of the dividend by the divisor
  • Writing the quotient digit above the dividend
  • Multiplying the quotient digit by the divisor
  • Subtracting this product from the current dividend portion
  • Bringing down the next digit and repeating the process

This method ensures accuracy and helps students understand the relationship between multiplication and division.

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Long division calculator with step-by-step explanation. Enter dividend and divisor to get a detailed solution with visualization. For example, it can help you find out how to perform long division of 720 by 60? (The answer is: The division of 720 by 60 is exact. Result: 720 ÷ 60 = 12.). Enter dividend (e.g. '29224') and divisor (e.g. '4') and hit the 'Calculate' button.

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Long Division Table

DivisionQuotientRemainder
713 ÷ 601153
714 ÷ 601154
715 ÷ 601155
716 ÷ 601156
717 ÷ 601157
718 ÷ 601158
719 ÷ 601159
720 ÷ 60120
721 ÷ 60121
722 ÷ 60122
723 ÷ 60123
724 ÷ 60124
725 ÷ 60125
726 ÷ 60126
727 ÷ 60127

FAQ

How to perform long division of 720 by 60?

720 ÷ 60 = 12 ✓ exact division

Is 720 divisible by 60?

Yes, 720 is divisible by 60. The result is 12.

How to check the result of 720 ÷ 60?

Multiply the quotient 12 by the divisor 60. The result should equal 720.

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