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17 Divided by 9
17 ÷ 9 = 1.888889
| Exact decimal | 1.8… |
| Whole-number quotient | 1 |
| Remainder | 8 |
| As a fraction | 17/9 |
Check: 1 × 9 + 8 = 17.
Long division, step by step
Working through each digit of 17 from left to right, dividing by 9 and carrying the remainder:
| Bring down | Divide | Digit | Left over |
| 1 | 1 ÷ 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 7 | 17 ÷ 9 | 1 | 8 |
Reading the digit column top to bottom gives the quotient 1 with 8 left over.
A repeating decimal
17 ÷ 9 is a repeating decimal, 1.8, where the block 8 repeats forever. The repetend is 1 digit long, so 17/9 cannot be written as an exact (terminating) decimal.
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Frequently asked questions
What is 17 divided by 9?
17 ÷ 9 = 1.888889. As a whole number the quotient is 1 with a remainder of 8.
Is 17 ÷ 9 a terminating or repeating decimal?
It repeats: 17 ÷ 9 = 1.88… where "8" repeats forever (a period of 1 digit).
Is 17 divisible by 9?
No. The nearest multiples of 9 are 9 (1 × 9) and 18 (2 × 9), so 17 leaves a remainder of 8.