What Does This Mean?
If we divide 155.4 by 12 the result is 12.95
The result is 12.95 because the division of 155.4 by 12 has a remainder (11)
155.4/12 Division Terminology:
- Dividend (155.4): The number being divided
- Divisor (12): The number we are dividing by
- Quotient (12.95): The result of the division
- Remainder (11): The amount left over after division
The number 155.4 is called the numerator or dividend, and the number 12 is called the denominator or divisor.
155.4 divided by 12 math equation, often written as 155.4/12.
The result of the division 155.4/12 is not an exact value and is equivalent to recurring decimal 12.95.
Step 1: Write the dividend
155.40
Step 2: Write the divisor
12.00
Step 3: Write the quotient
12
Step 4: Calculate the remainder
11.4
÷
12.00
155.40
12
Remainder: 11
How many 12's go into 155.4?
When we divide 155.4 by 12, there are 12 times 12 inside. Let's visualize this:
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
So, if we divide 155.4 by 12, we get 12 whole number with 11 remainder.
Common Division Problems With Reminder
| Dividend |
Divisor |
Quotient |
Remainder |
Calculation |
| 792 |
6 |
132 |
0 |
792/6 |
| 36 |
3 |
12 |
0 |
36/3 |
