75 Divided By 2

When we divide 75 by 2, we’re essentially splitting 75 into two equal parts. Let’s break this down step by step.

Understanding Division

Division is the process of splitting a number into equal parts. In this case, we want to know how many times 2 can fit into 75.

Performing the Division

75 ÷ 2 = 37.5

To get this result, we can use long division or simply divide 75 by 2 using a calculator.

Long Division Method

1. Write 75 as the dividend and 2 as the divisor: 75 ÷ 2
2. Determine how many times 2 can fit into 75. Since 2 x 37 = 74, we write 37 as the quotient.
3. Multiply 37 by 2 to get 74, and subtract this from 75 to get a remainder of 1.
4. Since we still have a remainder, we can add a decimal point and a zero after the 5 in 75, making it 75.0.
5. Now, determine how many times 2 can fit into 10 (the remainder from the previous step). Since 2 x 5 = 10, we write 5 after the decimal point in the quotient.

So, 75 ÷ 2 = 37.5

Decimal Representation

The result, 37.5, is a decimal number. This means that 75 cannot be divided evenly by 2, and we’re left with a remainder that’s represented as a fraction (0.5).

Real-World Application

Imagine you have 75 candies and want to share them equally between 2 people. Each person would get 37 candies, and you’d have 1 candy left over. To share this remaining candy, you could cut it in half, giving each person an additional 0.5 candies.

Key Takeaway

Dividing 75 by 2 results in a quotient of 37 and a remainder of 1, which can be represented as the decimal number 37.5.

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