Division Calculator
Enter the dividend and the divisor.
This result is an estimate only. Double-check important figures before relying on them.
How it is calculated
- Quotient = the whole number of times the divisor fits, rounded towards zero
- Remainder = dividend − quotient × divisor
- Decimal = dividend ÷ divisor
- Mixed number = quotient and remainder ÷ divisor, simplified
For the remainder alone and negative cases, see the modulo calculator.
Worked example
17 ÷ 5:
- Quotient 3, remainder 2
- Decimal 3.4, mixed number 3 2/5
Why your number may differ
For negative numbers the remainder takes the sign of the dividend here. Other systems, such as modulo, round differently.
Frequently asked questions
What are the quotient and remainder?
The quotient is how many whole times the divisor fits into the dividend, and the remainder is what is left over. 17 ÷ 5 gives 3 remainder 2.
How do I check a division?
Multiply the quotient by the divisor and add the remainder. 3 × 5 + 2 = 17.
How is the mixed number found?
The quotient is the whole part, and the remainder over the divisor, simplified, is the fraction. 17 ÷ 5 = 3 2/5.