What Does This Mean?
If we divide 32 by 2 the result is 16
32/2 Division Terminology:
- Dividend (32): The number being divided
- Divisor (2): The number we are dividing by
- Quotient (16): The result of the division
- Remainder (0): The amount left over after division
The number 32 is called the numerator or dividend, and the number 2 is called the denominator or divisor.
32 divided by 2 math equation, often written as 32/2.
Step 1: Write the dividend
32.00
Step 2: Write the divisor
2.00
Step 3: Write the quotient
16
Step 4: Calculate the remainder
0
How many 2's go into 32?
When we divide 32 by 2, there are 16 times 2 inside. Let's visualize this:
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
So, if we divide 32 by 2, we get 16 whole number with 0 remainder.
Common Division Problems With Reminder
Dividend |
Divisor |
Quotient |
Remainder |
Calculation |
864 |
3 |
288 |
0 |
864/3 |
50 |
5 |
10 |
0 |
50/5 |