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16 Divided by 3
16 ÷ 3 = 5.333333
| Exact decimal | 5.3… |
| Whole-number quotient | 5 |
| Remainder | 1 |
| As a fraction | 16/3 |
Check: 5 × 3 + 1 = 16.
Long division, step by step
Working through each digit of 16 from left to right, dividing by 3 and carrying the remainder:
| Bring down | Divide | Digit | Left over |
| 1 | 1 ÷ 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 6 | 16 ÷ 3 | 5 | 1 |
Reading the digit column top to bottom gives the quotient 5 with 1 left over.
A repeating decimal
16 ÷ 3 is a repeating decimal, 5.3, where the block 3 repeats forever. The repetend is 1 digit long, so 16/3 cannot be written as an exact (terminating) decimal.
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Frequently asked questions
What is 16 divided by 3?
16 ÷ 3 = 5.333333. As a whole number the quotient is 5 with a remainder of 1.
Is 16 ÷ 3 a terminating or repeating decimal?
It repeats: 16 ÷ 3 = 5.33… where "3" repeats forever (a period of 1 digit).
Is 16 divisible by 3?
No. The nearest multiples of 3 are 15 (5 × 3) and 18 (6 × 3), so 16 leaves a remainder of 1.