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48 Divided by 3
48 ÷ 3 = 16
| Exact decimal | 16 |
| Whole-number quotient | 16 |
| Remainder | 0 |
| As a fraction | 48/3 |
Check: 16 × 3 + 0 = 48.
Long division, step by step
Working through each digit of 48 from left to right, dividing by 3 and carrying the remainder:
| Bring down | Divide | Digit | Left over |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 8 | 18 ÷ 3 | 6 | 0 |
Reading the digit column top to bottom gives the quotient 16 exactly.
Divide 48 by other numbers
48 ÷ 2 · 48 ÷ 4 · 48 ÷ 5 · 48 ÷ 6 · 48 ÷ 7 · 48 ÷ 8 · 48 ÷ 9 · 48 ÷ 10 · 48 ÷ 11 · 48 ÷ 12
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Frequently asked questions
What is 48 divided by 3?
48 ÷ 3 = 16. It divides evenly with no remainder.
Is 48 ÷ 3 a terminating or repeating decimal?
Neither — 48 ÷ 3 is a whole number (16), so there is no fractional part.
Is 48 divisible by 3?
Yes. 3 divides 48 exactly 16 times, because 16 × 3 = 48.