7 Divided By 3

7 ÷ 3 = 2.3333333333333

What Does This Mean?

If we divide 7 by 3 the result is approximately 2.33

The result is approximately 2.33 because the division of 7 by 3 has a remainder (1)

7/3 Division Terminology:

  • Dividend (7): The number being divided
  • Divisor (3): The number we are dividing by
  • Quotient (2.3333333333333): The result of the division
  • Remainder (1): The amount left over after division

The number 7 is called the numerator or dividend, and the number 3 is called the denominator or divisor. 7 divided by 3 math equation, often written as 7/3. The result of the division 7/3 is not an exact value and is equivalent to recurring decimal 2.3333333333333.

Long Division Method for 7 ÷ 3

Step 1: Write the dividend
7.00
Step 2: Write the divisor
3.00
Step 3: Write the quotient
2
Step 4: Calculate the remainder
1
÷
3.00
7.00
2
Remainder: 1

How many 3's go into 7?

When we divide 7 by 3, there are 2 times 3 inside. Let's visualize this:

3
3

So, if we divide 7 by 3, we get 2 whole number with 1 remainder.

Common Division Problems With Reminder

Dividend Divisor Quotient Remainder Calculation
815 7 116.42857142857 3 815/7
60 2 30 0 60/2

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