17 Divided By 7

17 ÷ 7 = 2.4285714285714

What Does This Mean?

If we divide 17 by 7 the result is approximately 2.43

The result is approximately 2.43 because the division of 17 by 7 has a remainder (3)

17/7 Division Terminology:

  • Dividend (17): The number being divided
  • Divisor (7): The number we are dividing by
  • Quotient (2.4285714285714): The result of the division
  • Remainder (3): The amount left over after division

The number 17 is called the numerator or dividend, and the number 7 is called the denominator or divisor. 17 divided by 7 math equation, often written as 17/7. The result of the division 17/7 is not an exact value and is equivalent to recurring decimal 2.4285714285714.

Long Division Method for 17 ÷ 7

Step 1: Write the dividend
17.00
Step 2: Write the divisor
7.00
Step 3: Write the quotient
2
Step 4: Calculate the remainder
3
÷
7.00
17.00
2
Remainder: 3

How many 7's go into 17?

When we divide 17 by 7, there are 2 times 7 inside. Let's visualize this:

7
7

So, if we divide 17 by 7, we get 2 whole number with 3 remainder.

Common Division Problems With Reminder

Dividend Divisor Quotient Remainder Calculation
750 9 83.333333333333 3 750/9
45 6 7.5 3 45/6

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