To calculate 23 divided by 6, you can perform the division operation:
23 ÷ 6 = 3.8333… (repeating)
This means that 6 goes into 23 a total of 3 times with a remainder. If we break it down:
- 6 × 3 = 18
- Subtracting this from 23 gives a remainder of 5 (23 – 18 = 5)
Thus, we can also express the answer in mixed number form:
3 remainder 5 can also be written as:
3 &frac{5}{6}
This indicates that 23 is 3 whole parts of 6, plus a remainder that represents a fraction of 6.
If you prefer a decimal, you can round it to 3.83 or leave it as 3.8333… for more precision.
In summary, 23 divided by 6 equals approximately:
- 3.83 (rounded to two decimal places)
- 3 &frac{5}{6} (mixed number)
- 3.8333… (exact decimal)
Each presentation serves a different purpose, whether for precise calculations or for simpler representations. Utilizing these forms allows for clearer communication of the division result, accommodating both technical needs and general understanding.