Pre-Algebra Examples

$\frac{83}{5}$

Step 1

Set up the division problem in long division format.

$5$

$8$

$3$

Step 2

Divide $8$ by $5$ . Place this digit in the quotient on top of the division symbol.

	$1$
$5$	$8$	$3$

Step 3

Multiply the newest quotient digit $(1)$ by the divisor $5$ .

Step 4

Subtract $5$ from $8$ .

Step 5

Bring down the next number of the dividend.

Step 6

Divide $33$ by $5$ . Place this digit in the quotient on top of the division symbol.

Step 7

Multiply the newest quotient digit $(6)$ by the divisor $5$ .

Step 8

Subtract $30$ from $33$ .

Step 9

The result of division of $\frac{83}{5}$ is $16$ with a remainder of $3$ .

$16 \frac{3}{5}$