Long Division Calculator

Long Division Calculator

Long division with remainder, worked out step by step.

What is a long division calculator?

A long division calculator divides two whole numbers and shows the quotient and the remainder, with the steps worked out. It also shows the answer as a decimal.

How to use the long division calculator

Enter the dividend (the number being divided) and the divisor (the number you divide by), then click Divide. The calculator shows the quotient, the remainder and the decimal answer.

How long division works

Long division repeats four steps: divide, multiply, subtract and bring down. The result is the quotient, and any amount left over is the remainder.

Example

100 ÷ 7 = 14 remainder 2, because 14 × 7 = 98 and 100 − 98 = 2. As a decimal, 100 ÷ 7 = 14.285714.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 100 divided by 7?

100 ÷ 7 = 14 remainder 2, or 14.285714 as a decimal. Try it on the calculator above.

What is the remainder in long division?

The remainder is the amount left over after dividing. For 100 ÷ 7, the remainder is 2 because 14 × 7 = 98.

Can you divide by zero?

No. Division by zero is not defined, and the calculator shows an error if you try it.

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