21 divided by 16 in long division

Quick Answer

21 ÷ 16 = 1 R 5

21 divided by 16 is 1 with a remainder of 5.

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Step by step solution for 21/16:

    1
16)21
   16
    5

Step-by-step solution (long division)

Step 1

Look at the first digit(s) of the dividend: 21. Divide: 16 goes into 21 1 time (16 × 1 = 16). Write 1 above, then subtract: 21 − 16 = 5.

There are no more digits to bring down. So 21 ÷ 16 = 1 with remainder 5. The remainder can also be written as the fraction 5/16, so 21 ÷ 16 = 1 5/16.

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