Long Division: 78 ÷ 8

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How to divide 78 by 8 using long division and find the remainder?

Answer

78 ÷ 8 = 9 remainder 6

= 9.75

Remainder 6 is less than the divisor 8. Check: 9 × 8 + 6 = 78.

78 ÷ 8 in a column

9
878
−72
6

In the column: quotient 9, remainder 6.

Step by step: 78 ÷ 8

  1. Step 178 ÷ 8 → 9: 9 × 8 = 72, 78 − 72 = 6
  2. Quotient and remainder9 remainder 6

After the point, add a zero to the remainder: 60 ÷ 8 → 7, remainder 4; 40 ÷ 8 → 5, remainder 0; remainder 0 — the decimal ends.

78 ÷ 8 = 9.75

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FAQ

How to divide 78 by 8 using long division and find the remainder?

78 ÷ 8 = 9 remainder 6

Is 78 divisible by 8?

No, 78 is not divisible by 8. The remainder is 6.

How to check the result of 78 ÷ 8?

Multiply the quotient 9 by the divisor 8 and add the remainder 6. The result should equal 78.