3 divided by 2 in long division

Quick Answer

3 ÷ 2 = 1 R 1

3 divided by 2 is 1 with a remainder of 1.

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Step by step solution for 3/2:

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2)3
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Step-by-step solution (long division)

Step 1

Look at the first digit(s) of the dividend: 3. Divide: 2 goes into 3 1 time (2 × 1 = 2). Write 1 above, then subtract: 3 − 2 = 1.

There are no more digits to bring down. So 3 ÷ 2 = 1 with remainder 1. The remainder can also be written as the fraction 1/2, so 3 ÷ 2 = 1 1/2.

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