256 DIVIDED BY 6
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42 remainder 7?
42 is correct, but the remainder is wrong. You can't have a remainder larger than the divisor.
How to do division 256÷ 6
To solve this division problem, you can use long division or a calculator:
Long Division Method:
1. Write the dividend (256) inside the division bracket, and write the divisor (6) outside the bracket.
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6|256
2. Start by dividing the first digit (2) of the dividend by the divisor (6). The result is 0 with a remainder of 2.
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6|256
- 0
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2
3. Bring down the next digit of the dividend (5) next to the remainder, making it 25.
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6|256
- 0
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25
4. Divide 25 by 6. The result is 4 with a remainder of 1.
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6|256
- 0
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25
- 24
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1
5. Bring down the final digit of the dividend (6) next to the remainder, making it 16.
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6|256
- 0
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25
- 24
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16
6. Divide 16 by 6. The result is 2 with no remainder.
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6|256
- 0
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25
- 24
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16
- 12
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4
Therefore, 256 divided by 6 equals 42 with a remainder of 4.
Calculator Method:
If you have a calculator, simply enter 256 ÷ 6, and the result will be 42.66666667 (rounded to 8 decimal places) or 42.67 (rounded to two decimal places), depending on the level of accuracy needed.