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5 Divided by 12
5 ÷ 12 = 0.416667
| Exact decimal | 0.416… |
| Whole-number quotient | 0 |
| Remainder | 5 |
| As a fraction | 5/12 |
Check: 0 × 12 + 5 = 5.
Long division, step by step
Working through each digit of 5 from left to right, dividing by 12 and carrying the remainder:
| Bring down | Divide | Digit | Left over |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 12 | 0 | 5 |
Reading the digit column top to bottom gives the quotient 0 with 5 left over.
A repeating decimal
5 ÷ 12 is a repeating decimal, 0.416, where the block 6 repeats forever. The repetend is 1 digit long, so 5/12 cannot be written as an exact (terminating) decimal.
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Frequently asked questions
What is 5 divided by 12?
5 ÷ 12 = 0.416667. As a whole number the quotient is 0 with a remainder of 5.
Is 5 ÷ 12 a terminating or repeating decimal?
It repeats: 5 ÷ 12 = 0.4166… where "6" repeats forever (a period of 1 digit).
Is 5 divisible by 12?
No. The nearest multiples of 12 are 0 (0 × 12) and 12 (1 × 12), so 5 leaves a remainder of 5.