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3 Divided by 9
3 ÷ 9 = 0.333333
| Exact decimal | 0.3… |
| Whole-number quotient | 0 |
| Remainder | 3 |
| As a fraction | 3/9 |
Check: 0 × 9 + 3 = 3.
Long division, step by step
Working through each digit of 3 from left to right, dividing by 9 and carrying the remainder:
| Bring down | Divide | Digit | Left over |
| 3 | 3 ÷ 9 | 0 | 3 |
Reading the digit column top to bottom gives the quotient 0 with 3 left over.
A repeating decimal
3 ÷ 9 is a repeating decimal, 0.3, where the block 3 repeats forever. The repetend is 1 digit long, so 3/9 cannot be written as an exact (terminating) decimal.
Divide 3 by other numbers
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3 divided by 9?
3 ÷ 9 = 0.333333. As a whole number the quotient is 0 with a remainder of 3.
Is 3 ÷ 9 a terminating or repeating decimal?
It repeats: 3 ÷ 9 = 0.33… where "3" repeats forever (a period of 1 digit).
Is 3 divisible by 9?
No. The nearest multiples of 9 are 0 (0 × 9) and 9 (1 × 9), so 3 leaves a remainder of 3.