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Long Division Calculator

Enter a dividend and a divisor to see long division worked out the way it is taught at school, ending with the quotient and remainder.

1,234 ÷ 7

176 R 2

Quotient
176
Remainder
2
Decimal answer
176.28571429
Check
176 × 7 + 2 = 1,234

Step-by-step solution

Worked out with your numbers. Change any value above and the steps update.

  1. 1

    Bring down 2 → 12

    12 ÷ 7 = 1; 1 × 7 = 7; 12 − 7 = remainder 5

  2. 2

    Bring down 3 → 53

    53 ÷ 7 = 7; 7 × 7 = 49; 53 − 49 = remainder 4

  3. 3

    Bring down 4 → 44

    44 ÷ 7 = 6; 6 × 7 = 42; 44 − 42 = remainder 2

  4. 4

    Answer

    1,234 ÷ 7 = 176 R 2

How it works

  • Divide: see how many times the divisor fits into the current number.
  • Multiply: multiply the divisor by that digit.
  • Subtract: take that away to get the remainder.
  • Bring down the next digit and repeat until no digits are left. The last remainder is the final remainder.

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a long division answer?

Multiply the quotient by the divisor and add the remainder. You should get the dividend back. The calculator shows this check for you.

Can it divide decimals?

This calculator works with whole numbers, which is how long division is first taught. The decimal answer is shown alongside.

Results are estimates for general information and are not financial, medical or professional advice.