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Long Division Calculator

Divide any two numbers and see the quotient, the remainder and the working step by step.

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Long Division Calculator

Quotient, remainder, decimal & step-by-step breakdown

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About the Long Division Calculator

Divide any two numbers and see the quotient, the remainder and the working step by step.

How to use the Long Division Calculator

  1. Enter the Dividend (the number being divided) and the Divisor.
  2. Press Divide Numbers, or try one of the examples.

Formula and method

Dividend = Divisor × Quotient + Remainder, with the remainder smaller than the divisor.

Worked example

482 ÷ 12 = 40 remainder 2, or 40.1667 as a decimal, because 12 × 40 = 480.

Tips

  • Check your answer by multiplying the quotient by the divisor and adding the remainder.
  • A divisor of zero is not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

What is a remainder?
The amount left over when a number cannot be divided exactly.