72 divided by 2 in long division

Quick Answer

72 ÷ 2 = 36

72 divided by 2 is exactly 36.

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Step by step solution for 72/2:

  36
2)72
  6 
  12
  12
    

Step-by-step solution (long division)

Step 1

Look at the first digit(s) of the dividend: 7. Divide: 2 goes into 7 3 times (2 × 3 = 6). Write 3 above, then subtract: 7 − 6 = 1.

Step 2

Bring down the 2 to make 12. Divide: 2 goes into 12 6 times (2 × 6 = 12). Write 6 above, then subtract: 12 − 12 = 0.

There are no more digits to bring down. So 72 ÷ 2 = 36 exactly (remainder 0), so 2 divides 72 evenly.

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