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72 Divided by 2
72 ÷ 2 = 36
| Exact decimal | 36 |
| Whole-number quotient | 36 |
| Remainder | 0 |
| As a fraction | 72/2 |
Check: 36 × 2 + 0 = 72.
Long division, step by step
Working through each digit of 72 from left to right, dividing by 2 and carrying the remainder:
| Bring down | Divide | Digit | Left over |
| 7 | 7 ÷ 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2 | 12 ÷ 2 | 6 | 0 |
Reading the digit column top to bottom gives the quotient 36 exactly.
Divide 72 by other numbers
72 ÷ 3 · 72 ÷ 4 · 72 ÷ 5 · 72 ÷ 6 · 72 ÷ 7 · 72 ÷ 8 · 72 ÷ 9 · 72 ÷ 10 · 72 ÷ 11 · 72 ÷ 12
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Frequently asked questions
What is 72 divided by 2?
72 ÷ 2 = 36. It divides evenly with no remainder.
Is 72 ÷ 2 a terminating or repeating decimal?
Neither — 72 ÷ 2 is a whole number (36), so there is no fractional part.
Is 72 divisible by 2?
Yes. 2 divides 72 exactly 36 times, because 36 × 2 = 72.