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8 Divided by 3
8 ÷ 3 = 2.666667
| Exact decimal | 2.6… |
| Whole-number quotient | 2 |
| Remainder | 2 |
| As a fraction | 8/3 |
Check: 2 × 3 + 2 = 8.
Long division, step by step
Working through each digit of 8 from left to right, dividing by 3 and carrying the remainder:
| Bring down | Divide | Digit | Left over |
| 8 | 8 ÷ 3 | 2 | 2 |
Reading the digit column top to bottom gives the quotient 2 with 2 left over.
A repeating decimal
8 ÷ 3 is a repeating decimal, 2.6, where the block 6 repeats forever. The repetend is 1 digit long, so 8/3 cannot be written as an exact (terminating) decimal.
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Frequently asked questions
What is 8 divided by 3?
8 ÷ 3 = 2.666667. As a whole number the quotient is 2 with a remainder of 2.
Is 8 ÷ 3 a terminating or repeating decimal?
It repeats: 8 ÷ 3 = 2.66… where "6" repeats forever (a period of 1 digit).
Is 8 divisible by 3?
No. The nearest multiples of 3 are 6 (2 × 3) and 9 (3 × 3), so 8 leaves a remainder of 2.