12 divided by 3 in long division

Quick Answer

12 ÷ 3 = 4

12 divided by 3 is exactly 4.

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Step by step solution for 12/3:

   4
3)12
  12
    

Step-by-step solution (long division)

Step 1

Look at the first digit(s) of the dividend: 12. Divide: 3 goes into 12 4 times (3 × 4 = 12). Write 4 above, then subtract: 12 − 12 = 0.

There are no more digits to bring down. So 12 ÷ 3 = 4 exactly (remainder 0), so 3 divides 12 evenly.

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