Divide two numbers to get the quotient, remainder and decimal result.
How this calculator arrives at its answer
Enter a dividend and divisor and this calculator returns the whole-number quotient, the remainder, and the full decimal answer.
Handy for checking homework or quick division.
A worked example
On the values this calculator opens with, the quotient is 176. Underneath, Remainder comes out at 2 and Decimal at 176.285714. Change any field and every figure updates as you type.
How to fill it in
- Enter the dividend (the number being divided).
- Enter the divisor.
- Read the quotient, remainder and decimal.
Formula reference
quotient = whole part of dividend ÷ divisor
remainder = dividend − quotient × divisor
Questions people ask about this
What is a remainder?
What’s left over after dividing as many whole times as possible. 1234 ÷ 7 is 176 remainder 2.
How do I get the decimal?
Continue dividing the remainder. The calculator shows the decimal result directly.
What if the divisor is zero?
Division by zero is undefined, so the calculator flags it.