Long Division: 75 ÷ 72

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How to divide 75 by 72 using long division and find the remainder?

Answer

75 ÷ 72 = 1 remainder 3

= 1.0416 ≈ 1.04

Remainder 3 is less than the divisor 72. Check: 1 × 72 + 3 = 75.

75 ÷ 72 in a column

1
7275
−72
3

In the column: quotient 1, remainder 3.

Step by step: 75 ÷ 72

  1. Step 175 ÷ 72 → 1: 1 × 72 = 72, 75 − 72 = 3
  2. Quotient and remainder1 remainder 3

After the point, add a zero to the remainder: 30 ÷ 72 → 0, remainder 30; 300 ÷ 72 → 4, remainder 12; 120 ÷ 72 → 1, remainder 48; 480 ÷ 72 → 6, remainder 48; remainder 48 again — the digits repeat.

75 ÷ 72 = 1.0416 ≈ 1.04

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FAQ

How to divide 75 by 72 using long division and find the remainder?

75 ÷ 72 = 1 remainder 3

Is 75 divisible by 72?

No, 75 is not divisible by 72. The remainder is 3.

How to check the result of 75 ÷ 72?

Multiply the quotient 1 by the divisor 72 and add the remainder 3. The result should equal 75.