Long Division Calculator

Perform long division with step-by-step work shown. See quotient, remainder, and decimal results with full explanation.

Division Result

Quotient

67

Remainder 6

Dividend1,547
Divisor23
Decimal67.260870
Mixed Number67 6/23

Division Input

1547 ÷ 23 = 67 R 6

Answer Formats

With Remainder

67 R 6

Decimal

67.260870

Mixed Number

67 6/23

Step-by-Step Solution

67
23
1547
Step 1: 23 × 6 = 138
-138
16↓ bring down 7
Step 2: 23 × 7 = 161
-161
6

Step 1

Current number: 154

How many times does 23 go into 154? 6 times

Multiply: 23 × 6 = 138

Subtract: 154 - 138 = 16

Step 2

Current number: 167

How many times does 23 go into 167? 7 times

Multiply: 23 × 7 = 161

Subtract: 167 - 161 = 6

Final Answer

1547 ÷ 23 = 67 with remainder 6

Verification

Check: Dividend = (Divisor × Quotient) + Remainder

1547 = (23 × 67) + 6

1547 = 1541 + 6

1547 = 1547

Quick Reference: 23 Times Table

23×1

23

23×2

46

23×3

69

23×4

92

23×5

115

23×6

138

23×7

161

23×8

184

23×9

207

23×10

230

Long Division Tips

  • DMSB: Divide, Multiply, Subtract, Bring down - repeat this pattern
  • Estimate first: Know your multiplication tables to quickly find quotient digits
  • Check subtraction: Remainder must be less than divisor
  • Verify your answer: (Divisor × Quotient) + Remainder = Dividend

?How Do You Do Long Division?

Long division breaks down division into steps: divide, multiply, subtract, bring down. For 156 / 12: 12 goes into 15 once (15-12=3), bring down 6, 12 goes into 36 three times exactly. Result: 13 with remainder 0. Long division shows the complete process for learning and verification.

What is Long Division?

Long division is a standard procedure for dividing multi-digit numbers that breaks the process into a series of easier steps. It systematically divides, multiplies, subtracts, and brings down digits until the entire dividend is processed, yielding a quotient and possibly a remainder.

Key Facts About Long Division

  • Steps: Divide, Multiply, Subtract, Bring down (DMSB)
  • Dividend / Divisor = Quotient with Remainder
  • Check: (Quotient x Divisor) + Remainder = Dividend
  • Remainder must be less than divisor
  • Can continue past decimal for exact division
  • Works for integers and decimals
  • Foundation for polynomial division
  • Essential arithmetic skill for understanding division

Quick Answer

Long division breaks down division into steps: divide, multiply, subtract, bring down. For 156 / 12: 12 goes into 15 once (15-12=3), bring down 6, 12 goes into 36 three times exactly. Result: 13 with remainder 0. Long division shows the complete process for learning and verification.

Frequently Asked Questions

Long division follows DMSB: Divide (how many times divisor fits), Multiply (divisor × quotient digit), Subtract (from current dividend), Bring down (next digit). Repeat until all digits are processed. The final subtraction gives the remainder.
The quotient is how many times the divisor fits completely into the dividend. The remainder is what's left over. For 17÷5: quotient is 3 (5×3=15), remainder is 2 (17-15=2). We write: 17÷5 = 3 R 2 or 17 = 5×3 + 2.
Verify using: Dividend = (Divisor × Quotient) + Remainder. For 47÷6 = 7 R 5: Check 6×7+5 = 42+5 = 47 ✓. The remainder must always be less than the divisor.
If the divisor is larger than the current digit(s), write 0 in the quotient and bring down the next digit. For 105÷5: 5 doesn't fit in 1, so we use 10. 5 fits in 10 twice (10÷5=2). Continue with remaining digits.
To continue division past the decimal point, add a decimal to the quotient and zeros to the dividend. Continue dividing. For 17÷4: 17÷4=4 R 1, add .0 to get 10÷4=2 R 2, then 20÷4=5. Result: 4.25.

Last updated: 2025-01-15