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Here we will show you step-by-step with detailed explanation how to calculate 5 divided by 2 using long division.

Before you continue, note that in the problem 5 divided by 2, the numbers are defined as follows:

5 = dividend
2 = divisor


Step 1:
Start by setting it up with the divisor 2 on the left side and the dividend 5 on the right side like this:

		2	⟌	5

Step 2:
The divisor (2) goes into the first digit of the dividend (5), 2 time(s). Therefore, put 2 on top:

				2
		2	⟌	5

Step 3:
Multiply the divisor by the result in the previous step (2 x 2 = 4) and write that answer below the dividend.

				2
		2	⟌	5
				4

Step 4:
Subtract the result in the previous step from the first digit of the dividend (5 - 4 = 1) and write the answer below.

				2
		2	⟌	5
			-	4
				1

You are done.

The answer is the top number and the remainder is the bottom number.

Therefore, the answer to 5 divided by 2 calculated using Long Division is:

2
1 Remainder


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If you enter 5 divided by 2 into a calculator, you will get:

2.5

The answer to 5 divided by 2 can also be written as a mixed fraction as follows:

2 1/2

Note that the numerator in the fraction above is the remainder and the denominator is the divisor.


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