Pre-Algebra Examples

\frac{50}{3}

$\frac{50}{3}$

Step 1

Set up the division problem in long division format.

3

$3$

5

$5$

0

$0$

Step 2

Divide

5

$5$ by

3

$3$ . Place this digit in the quotient on top of the division symbol.

	$1$ $1$
$3$ $3$	$5$ $5$	$0$ $0$

Step 3

Multiply the newest quotient digit

(1)

$(1)$ by the divisor

3

$3$ .

Step 4

Subtract

3

$3$ from

5

$5$ .

Step 5

Bring down the next number of the dividend.

Step 6

Divide

20

$20$ by

3

$3$ . Place this digit in the quotient on top of the division symbol.

Step 7

Multiply the newest quotient digit

(6)

$(6)$ by the divisor

3

$3$ .

Step 8

Subtract

18

$18$ from

20

$20$ .

Step 9

The result of division of

\frac{50}{3}

$\frac{50}{3}$ is

16

$16$ with a remainder of

2

$2$ .

16 \frac{2}{3}

$16 \frac{2}{3}$