Quotient Calculator | Division with Remainder Calculator UK 2025
Free UK Quotient Calculator. Calculate quotient and remainder from division. Learn long division with step-by-step explanation.
Last updated: February 2026
Quotient & Remainder Calculator
Calculate the quotient and remainder when dividing two numbers. Perfect for checking homework, learning long division, and understanding how division works.
Quick Example
17 ÷ 5 = 3 remainder 2
5 goes into 17 three whole times (5 × 3 = 15), with 2 left over.
Division Terminology
Understanding the parts of a division problem is essential for maths success:
Memory Trick
Dad, Mum, Sister, Brother = Dividend ÷ Divisor = Quotient remainder Remainder
The Division Formula
Every division can be written using this formula:
This formula is your verification tool - use it to check if your division answer is correct!
Example Verification
| Division | Answer | Verification | Check |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 ÷ 4 | 5 R 3 | (4 × 5) + 3 = 20 + 3 | = 23 |
| 50 ÷ 7 | 7 R 1 | (7 × 7) + 1 = 49 + 1 | = 50 |
| 100 ÷ 8 | 12 R 4 | (8 × 12) + 4 = 96 + 4 | = 100 |
| 45 ÷ 9 | 5 R 0 | (9 × 5) + 0 = 45 + 0 | = 45 (exact) |
Division Rules & Properties
Dividing by 1
Any number divided by 1 equals itself.
100 ÷ 1 = 100
0⃣ Zero Dividend
Zero divided by any number (except 0) equals zero.
0 ÷ 100 = 0
Division by Zero
You cannot divide by zero. It's undefined in mathematics.
Any ÷ 0 = error
Same Number
Any non-zero number divided by itself equals 1.
256 ÷ 256 = 1
Remainder Rule
The remainder is always less than the divisor.
Remainder 2 < Divisor 5
Exact Division
If remainder is 0, the dividend is divisible by the divisor.
20 is divisible by 5
Why Can't We Divide by Zero?
If 6 ÷ 0 = x, then 0 × x should equal 6. But 0 times any number is always 0, never 6. Since no value of x works, division by zero is undefined. This is why calculators show "Error" when you try it!
Divisibility Tests
Quick ways to check if a number divides evenly (remainder = 0):
| Divisible by | Test | Example |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Last digit is even (0, 2, 4, 6, 8) | 124 → last digit 4 divisible by 2 |
| 3 | Sum of digits divisible by 3 | 123 → 1+2+3=6 divisible by 3 |
| 4 | Last two digits divisible by 4 | 316 → 16÷4=4 divisible by 4 |
| 5 | Last digit is 0 or 5 | 275 → last digit 5 divisible by 5 |
| 6 | Divisible by both 2 AND 3 | 126 → even, 1+2+6=9 divisible by 6 |
| 9 | Sum of digits divisible by 9 | 729 → 7+2+9=18 divisible by 9 |
| 10 | Last digit is 0 | 450 → last digit 0 divisible by 10 |
Practice Problems
Click each card to reveal the answer. Try to solve them first!
Easy (KS2 Level)
Medium (KS3 Level)
Real-World Uses of Division with Remainders
Sharing Equally
23 sweets shared among 5 friends: each gets 4 sweets, with 3 left over.
4 each, 3 remaining
Days & Weeks
What day will it be in 17 days if today is Monday?
3 days after Monday = Thursday
Packaging
Packing 50 items into boxes of 8:
6 full boxes + 2 extras
Time Conversion
How many hours and minutes in 185 minutes?
3 hours 5 minutes
Money Sharing
Splitting £100 bill among 3 people:
£33 each, £1 left
Transport Planning
47 students need minibuses (12 seats each):
Need 4 minibuses (3 full + 1 partial)
UK National Curriculum: Division
| Year | Age | Division Skills |
|---|---|---|
| Year 2 | 6-7 | Division as sharing equally. Division facts for 2, 5, 10 times tables. |
| Year 3 | 7-8 | Divide 2-digit by 1-digit numbers. Introduction to remainders. |
| Year 4 | 8-9 | Divide up to 3-digit by 1-digit using short division. Express remainders. |
| Year 5 | 9-10 | Divide 4-digit by 1-digit. Interpret remainders appropriately. |
| Year 6 | 10-11 | Divide 4-digit by 2-digit using long division. Decimals and remainders. |
| KS3 | 11-14 | Fluent division of integers. Link to fractions and ratios. |
SATs Tip
In Year 6 SATs, you'll often need to interpret remainders in context. For example: "32 children need to travel by car. Each car holds 5 children. How many cars are needed?" Answer: 32 ÷ 5 = 6 R 2, so 7 cars are needed (you must round UP when you need to include everyone).
Frequently Asked Questions
The quotient is the result of dividing one number (dividend) by another (divisor). It represents how many whole times the divisor fits into the dividend. For example, in 17 ÷ 5 = 3 remainder 2, the quotient is 3. The word "quotient" comes from Latin "quotiens" meaning "how many times."
Quotient: The whole number result of division - how many complete times the divisor fits into the dividend.
Remainder: What's left over after taking out as many complete groups as possible.
In 17 ÷ 5 = 3 R 2: The quotient is 3 (five fits into 17 three complete times, giving 15) and the remainder is 2 (17 - 15 = 2 left over).
Use the verification formula: (Divisor × Quotient) + Remainder = Dividend
Example: Check 17 ÷ 5 = 3 R 2
(5 × 3) + 2 = 15 + 2 = 17
If the result equals your original dividend, your answer is correct!
Division by zero is undefined because no number multiplied by zero can give you a non-zero result. Think about it: if 6 ÷ 0 = x, then 0 × x should equal 6. But 0 times any number is always 0, never 6. Since no value of x works, division by zero has no answer - it's "undefined" in mathematics. This is why calculators show an error.
In the UK National Curriculum, children are introduced to division with remainders in Year 3 (ages 7-8) and develop fluency through Year 4. By Year 5-6, they should confidently divide multi-digit numbers by 2-digit divisors with remainders. The concept is tested in Year 6 SATs and continues to be important throughout secondary school.
No! The remainder must always be smaller than the divisor. If the remainder equals or exceeds the divisor, it means the quotient should be larger. For example, if you calculate 17 ÷ 5 and get 2 R 7, that's wrong because 7 ≥ 5. The correct answer is 3 R 2 (remainder 2 < divisor 5).
Divide the remainder by the divisor and add it to the quotient.
Example: 17 ÷ 5 = 3 R 2
Decimal: 3 + (2 ÷ 5) = 3 + 0.4 = 3.4
Or simply: 17 ÷ 5 = 3.4 directly using a calculator.
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