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8 Divided by 6
8 ÷ 6 = 1.333333
| Exact decimal | 1.3… |
| Whole-number quotient | 1 |
| Remainder | 2 |
| As a fraction | 8/6 |
Check: 1 × 6 + 2 = 8.
Long division, step by step
Working through each digit of 8 from left to right, dividing by 6 and carrying the remainder:
| Bring down | Divide | Digit | Left over |
| 8 | 8 ÷ 6 | 1 | 2 |
Reading the digit column top to bottom gives the quotient 1 with 2 left over.
A repeating decimal
8 ÷ 6 is a repeating decimal, 1.3, where the block 3 repeats forever. The repetend is 1 digit long, so 8/6 cannot be written as an exact (terminating) decimal.
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Frequently asked questions
What is 8 divided by 6?
8 ÷ 6 = 1.333333. As a whole number the quotient is 1 with a remainder of 2.
Is 8 ÷ 6 a terminating or repeating decimal?
It repeats: 8 ÷ 6 = 1.33… where "3" repeats forever (a period of 1 digit).
Is 8 divisible by 6?
No. The nearest multiples of 6 are 6 (1 × 6) and 12 (2 × 6), so 8 leaves a remainder of 2.