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88 Divided by 3
88 ÷ 3 = 29.333333
| Exact decimal | 29.3… |
| Whole-number quotient | 29 |
| Remainder | 1 |
| As a fraction | 88/3 |
Check: 29 × 3 + 1 = 88.
Long division, step by step
Working through each digit of 88 from left to right, dividing by 3 and carrying the remainder:
| Bring down | Divide | Digit | Left over |
| 8 | 8 ÷ 3 | 2 | 2 |
| 8 | 28 ÷ 3 | 9 | 1 |
Reading the digit column top to bottom gives the quotient 29 with 1 left over.
A repeating decimal
88 ÷ 3 is a repeating decimal, 29.3, where the block 3 repeats forever. The repetend is 1 digit long, so 88/3 cannot be written as an exact (terminating) decimal.
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Frequently asked questions
What is 88 divided by 3?
88 ÷ 3 = 29.333333. As a whole number the quotient is 29 with a remainder of 1.
Is 88 ÷ 3 a terminating or repeating decimal?
It repeats: 88 ÷ 3 = 29.33… where "3" repeats forever (a period of 1 digit).
Is 88 divisible by 3?
No. The nearest multiples of 3 are 87 (29 × 3) and 90 (30 × 3), so 88 leaves a remainder of 1.