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16 Divided by 9
16 ÷ 9 = 1.777778
| Exact decimal | 1.7… |
| Whole-number quotient | 1 |
| Remainder | 7 |
| As a fraction | 16/9 |
Check: 1 × 9 + 7 = 16.
Long division, step by step
Working through each digit of 16 from left to right, dividing by 9 and carrying the remainder:
| Bring down | Divide | Digit | Left over |
| 1 | 1 ÷ 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 6 | 16 ÷ 9 | 1 | 7 |
Reading the digit column top to bottom gives the quotient 1 with 7 left over.
A repeating decimal
16 ÷ 9 is a repeating decimal, 1.7, where the block 7 repeats forever. The repetend is 1 digit long, so 16/9 cannot be written as an exact (terminating) decimal.
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Frequently asked questions
What is 16 divided by 9?
16 ÷ 9 = 1.777778. As a whole number the quotient is 1 with a remainder of 7.
Is 16 ÷ 9 a terminating or repeating decimal?
It repeats: 16 ÷ 9 = 1.77… where "7" repeats forever (a period of 1 digit).
Is 16 divisible by 9?
No. The nearest multiples of 9 are 9 (1 × 9) and 18 (2 × 9), so 16 leaves a remainder of 7.