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7 Divided by 3
7 ÷ 3 = 2.333333
| Exact decimal | 2.3… |
| Whole-number quotient | 2 |
| Remainder | 1 |
| As a fraction | 7/3 |
Check: 2 × 3 + 1 = 7.
Long division, step by step
Working through each digit of 7 from left to right, dividing by 3 and carrying the remainder:
| Bring down | Divide | Digit | Left over |
| 7 | 7 ÷ 3 | 2 | 1 |
Reading the digit column top to bottom gives the quotient 2 with 1 left over.
A repeating decimal
7 ÷ 3 is a repeating decimal, 2.3, where the block 3 repeats forever. The repetend is 1 digit long, so 7/3 cannot be written as an exact (terminating) decimal.
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Frequently asked questions
What is 7 divided by 3?
7 ÷ 3 = 2.333333. As a whole number the quotient is 2 with a remainder of 1.
Is 7 ÷ 3 a terminating or repeating decimal?
It repeats: 7 ÷ 3 = 2.33… where "3" repeats forever (a period of 1 digit).
Is 7 divisible by 3?
No. The nearest multiples of 3 are 6 (2 × 3) and 9 (3 × 3), so 7 leaves a remainder of 1.