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5 Divided by 6
5 ÷ 6 = 0.833333
| Exact decimal | 0.83… |
| Whole-number quotient | 0 |
| Remainder | 5 |
| As a fraction | 5/6 |
Check: 0 × 6 + 5 = 5.
Long division, step by step
Working through each digit of 5 from left to right, dividing by 6 and carrying the remainder:
| Bring down | Divide | Digit | Left over |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 6 | 0 | 5 |
Reading the digit column top to bottom gives the quotient 0 with 5 left over.
A repeating decimal
5 ÷ 6 is a repeating decimal, 0.83, where the block 3 repeats forever. The repetend is 1 digit long, so 5/6 cannot be written as an exact (terminating) decimal.
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Frequently asked questions
What is 5 divided by 6?
5 ÷ 6 = 0.833333. As a whole number the quotient is 0 with a remainder of 5.
Is 5 ÷ 6 a terminating or repeating decimal?
It repeats: 5 ÷ 6 = 0.833… where "3" repeats forever (a period of 1 digit).
Is 5 divisible by 6?
No. The nearest multiples of 6 are 0 (0 × 6) and 6 (1 × 6), so 5 leaves a remainder of 5.