Divide numbers and see the working. This free long division calculator gives the quotient, remainder, decimal and mixed-number answers, with each step (divide, multiply, subtract, bring down) laid out.
Divide
Enter whole numbers to see the quotient and remainder, the decimal answer, and the full long-division working laid out step by step.
Quotient
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Enter both numbers
Remainder
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Decimal answer
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As mixed number
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Step-by-step long division
Long division breaks the problem into repeated steps: divide, multiply, subtract, bring down the next digit. The working below mirrors how it’s done by hand.
Use this free long division calculator to divide two numbers and see the full working. Enter a dividend and divisor to get the quotient, remainder and decimal answer, with each step laid out.
What this long division calculator does
A long division calculator divides one number by another and shows the quotient and remainder, the decimal result, and the step-by-step working — the same divide, multiply, subtract and bring-down process you’d use by hand.
The steps of long division
1. Divide — how many times does the divisor fit?
2. Multiply — quotient digit × divisor
3. Subtract — take it from the current number
4. Bring down the next digit, and repeat
For 1234 ÷ 7, the quotient is 176 with a remainder of 2 (decimal 176.2857…).
Quotient, remainder and decimal
Problem
Quotient
Remainder
100 ÷ 4
25
0
17 ÷ 5
3
2
999 ÷ 33
30
9
1234 ÷ 7
176
2
What is the remainder?
The remainder is what’s left over when the divisor doesn’t fit a whole number of times. The result can be written as a quotient with a remainder, as a mixed number (quotient + remainder/divisor), or as a decimal.
How to use the long division calculator
Enter the dividend (the number being divided).
Enter the divisor (the number you divide by).
Read the quotient and remainder, and follow the worked steps.
Long Division FAQ
How do I do long division?
Repeat four steps: divide the divisor into the current number, multiply the quotient digit by the divisor, subtract, then bring down the next digit. The calculator shows each step.
What is the quotient and remainder?
The quotient is how many whole times the divisor fits; the remainder is what's left over. For 1234 ÷ 7, the quotient is 176 and the remainder is 2.
How do I write a remainder as a fraction?
Put the remainder over the divisor. 17 ÷ 5 is 3 remainder 2, which is the mixed number 3 2/5. The calculator shows this form.
How do I get a decimal answer instead of a remainder?
Continue dividing past the decimal point, or just read the decimal result the calculator provides — 1234 ÷ 7 ≈ 176.2857.
Can it divide large numbers?
Yes, it handles large whole numbers and shows the worked steps. Division by zero isn't allowed, since it's undefined.
Is the long division calculator free?
Yes, this long division calculator is completely free, needs no sign-up, and gives instant results in your browser.
