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72 Divided by 12
72 ÷ 12 = 6
| Exact decimal | 6 |
| Whole-number quotient | 6 |
| Remainder | 0 |
| As a fraction | 72/12 |
Check: 6 × 12 + 0 = 72.
Long division, step by step
Working through each digit of 72 from left to right, dividing by 12 and carrying the remainder:
| Bring down | Divide | Digit | Left over |
| 7 | 7 ÷ 12 | 0 | 7 |
| 2 | 72 ÷ 12 | 6 | 0 |
Reading the digit column top to bottom gives the quotient 6 exactly.
Divide 72 by other numbers
72 ÷ 2 · 72 ÷ 3 · 72 ÷ 4 · 72 ÷ 5 · 72 ÷ 6 · 72 ÷ 7 · 72 ÷ 8 · 72 ÷ 9 · 72 ÷ 10 · 72 ÷ 11
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Frequently asked questions
What is 72 divided by 12?
72 ÷ 12 = 6. It divides evenly with no remainder.
Is 72 ÷ 12 a terminating or repeating decimal?
Neither — 72 ÷ 12 is a whole number (6), so there is no fractional part.
Is 72 divisible by 12?
Yes. 12 divides 72 exactly 6 times, because 6 × 12 = 72.