13 Divided By 5

13 ÷ 5 = 2.6

What Does This Mean?

If we divide 13 by 5 the result is 2.6

The result is 2.6 because the division of 13 by 5 has a remainder (3)

13/5 Division Terminology:

  • Dividend (13): The number being divided
  • Divisor (5): The number we are dividing by
  • Quotient (2.6): The result of the division
  • Remainder (3): The amount left over after division

The number 13 is called the numerator or dividend, and the number 5 is called the denominator or divisor. 13 divided by 5 math equation, often written as 13/5. The result of the division 13/5 is not an exact value and is equivalent to recurring decimal 2.6.

Long Division Method for 13 ÷ 5

Step 1: Write the dividend
13.00
Step 2: Write the divisor
5.00
Step 3: Write the quotient
2
Step 4: Calculate the remainder
3
÷
5.00
13.00
2
Remainder: 3

How many 5's go into 13?

When we divide 13 by 5, there are 2 times 5 inside. Let's visualize this:

5
5

So, if we divide 13 by 5, we get 2 whole number with 3 remainder.

Common Division Problems With Reminder

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