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50 Divided By 3

50 ÷ 3 = 16.666666666667

What Does This Mean?

If we divide 50 by 3 the result is approximately 16.67

The result is approximately 16.67 because the division of 50 by 3 has a remainder (2)

50/3 Division Terminology:

  • Dividend (50): The number being divided
  • Divisor (3): The number we are dividing by
  • Quotient (16.666666666667): The result of the division
  • Remainder (2): The amount left over after division

The number 50 is called the numerator or dividend, and the number 3 is called the denominator or divisor. 50 divided by 3 math equation, often written as 50/3. The result of the division 50/3 is not an exact value and is equivalent to recurring decimal 16.666666666667.

Long Division Method for 50 ÷ 3

Step 1: Write the dividend
50.00
Step 2: Write the divisor
3.00
Step 3: Write the quotient
16
Step 4: Calculate the remainder
2
÷
3.00
50.00
16
Remainder: 2

How many 3's go into 50?

When we divide 50 by 3, there are 16 times 3 inside. Let's visualize this:

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

So, if we divide 50 by 3, we get 16 whole number with 2 remainder.

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50 2.7 18.518518518519 0 50/2.7
50 2.6 19.230769230769 0 50/2.6

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