72 divided by 17 in long division

Quick Answer

72 ÷ 17 = 4 R 4

72 divided by 17 is 4 with a remainder of 4.

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Step by step solution for 72/17:

    4
17)72
   68
    4

Step-by-step solution (long division)

Step 1

Look at the first digit(s) of the dividend: 72. Divide: 17 goes into 72 4 times (17 × 4 = 68). Write 4 above, then subtract: 72 − 68 = 4.

There are no more digits to bring down. So 72 ÷ 17 = 4 with remainder 4. The remainder can also be written as the fraction 4/17, so 72 ÷ 17 = 4 4/17.

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