How to calculate 5 divided by 18
Here we will show you step-by-step with detailed explanation how to calculate 5 divided by 18 using long division.
Before you continue, note that in the problem 5 divided by 18, the numbers are defined as follows:
5 = dividend
18 = divisor
Step 1:
Start by setting it up with the divisor 18 on the left side and the dividend 5 on the right side like this:
| 1 | 8 | ⟌ | 5 |
Step 2:
The divisor (18) goes into the first digit of the dividend (5), 0 time(s). Therefore, put 0 on top:
| 0 | ||||||
| 1 | 8 | ⟌ | 5 |
Step 3:
Multiply the divisor by the result in the previous step (18 x 0 = 0) and write that answer below the dividend.
| 0 | ||||||
| 1 | 8 | ⟌ | 5 | |||
| 0 |
Step 4:
Subtract the result in the previous step from the first digit of the dividend (5 - 0 = 5) and write the answer below.
| 0 | ||||||
| 1 | 8 | ⟌ | 5 | |||
| - | 0 | |||||
| 5 |
You are done.
The answer is the top number and the remainder is the bottom number.
Therefore, the answer to 5 divided by 18 calculated using Long Division is:
0
5 Remainder
More Information
If you enter 5 divided by 18 into a calculator, you will get:
0.2778
The answer to 5 divided by 18 can also be written as a mixed fraction as follows:
0 5/18
Note that the numerator in the fraction above is the remainder and the denominator is the divisor.
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