Long Division: 87 ÷ 9

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How to divide 87 by 9 using long division and find the remainder?

Answer

87 ÷ 9 = 9 remainder 6

= 9.6 ≈ 9.67

Remainder 6 is less than the divisor 9. Check: 9 × 9 + 6 = 87.

87 ÷ 9 in a column

9
987
−81
6

In the column: quotient 9, remainder 6.

Step by step: 87 ÷ 9

  1. Step 187 ÷ 9 → 9: 9 × 9 = 81, 87 − 81 = 6
  2. Quotient and remainder9 remainder 6

After the point, add a zero to the remainder: 60 ÷ 9 → 6, remainder 6; remainder 6 again — the digits repeat.

87 ÷ 9 = 9.6 ≈ 9.67

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FAQ

How to divide 87 by 9 using long division and find the remainder?

87 ÷ 9 = 9 remainder 6

Is 87 divisible by 9?

No, 87 is not divisible by 9. The remainder is 6.

How to check the result of 87 ÷ 9?

Multiply the quotient 9 by the divisor 9 and add the remainder 6. The result should equal 87.