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5 Divided by 3
5 ÷ 3 = 1.666667
| Exact decimal | 1.6… |
| Whole-number quotient | 1 |
| Remainder | 2 |
| As a fraction | 5/3 |
Check: 1 × 3 + 2 = 5.
Long division, step by step
Working through each digit of 5 from left to right, dividing by 3 and carrying the remainder:
| Bring down | Divide | Digit | Left over |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 3 | 1 | 2 |
Reading the digit column top to bottom gives the quotient 1 with 2 left over.
A repeating decimal
5 ÷ 3 is a repeating decimal, 1.6, where the block 6 repeats forever. The repetend is 1 digit long, so 5/3 cannot be written as an exact (terminating) decimal.
Divide 5 by other numbers
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Frequently asked questions
What is 5 divided by 3?
5 ÷ 3 = 1.666667. As a whole number the quotient is 1 with a remainder of 2.
Is 5 ÷ 3 a terminating or repeating decimal?
It repeats: 5 ÷ 3 = 1.66… where "6" repeats forever (a period of 1 digit).
Is 5 divisible by 3?
No. The nearest multiples of 3 are 3 (1 × 3) and 6 (2 × 3), so 5 leaves a remainder of 2.