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15 Divided by 9
15 ÷ 9 = 1.666667
| Exact decimal | 1.6… |
| Whole-number quotient | 1 |
| Remainder | 6 |
| As a fraction | 15/9 |
Check: 1 × 9 + 6 = 15.
Long division, step by step
Working through each digit of 15 from left to right, dividing by 9 and carrying the remainder:
| Bring down | Divide | Digit | Left over |
| 1 | 1 ÷ 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 5 | 15 ÷ 9 | 1 | 6 |
Reading the digit column top to bottom gives the quotient 1 with 6 left over.
A repeating decimal
15 ÷ 9 is a repeating decimal, 1.6, where the block 6 repeats forever. The repetend is 1 digit long, so 15/9 cannot be written as an exact (terminating) decimal.
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Frequently asked questions
What is 15 divided by 9?
15 ÷ 9 = 1.666667. As a whole number the quotient is 1 with a remainder of 6.
Is 15 ÷ 9 a terminating or repeating decimal?
It repeats: 15 ÷ 9 = 1.66… where "6" repeats forever (a period of 1 digit).
Is 15 divisible by 9?
No. The nearest multiples of 9 are 9 (1 × 9) and 18 (2 × 9), so 15 leaves a remainder of 6.