What Does This Mean?
If we divide 51 by 3 the result is 17
51/3 Division Terminology:
- Dividend (51): The number being divided
- Divisor (3): The number we are dividing by
- Quotient (17): The result of the division
- Remainder (0): The amount left over after division
The number 51 is called the numerator or dividend, and the number 3 is called the denominator or divisor.
51 divided by 3 math equation, often written as 51/3.
Step 1: Write the dividend
51.00
Step 2: Write the divisor
3.00
Step 3: Write the quotient
17
Step 4: Calculate the remainder
0
How many 3's go into 51?
When we divide 51 by 3, there are 17 times 3 inside. Let's visualize this:
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3
So, if we divide 51 by 3, we get 17 whole number with 0 remainder.
Common Division Problems With Reminder
| Dividend |
Divisor |
Quotient |
Remainder |
Calculation |
| 3 |
8 |
0.375 |
3 |
3/8 |
| 12 |
4 |
3 |
0 |
12/4 |
