15 divided by 8 is 1 with a remainder of 7, or 1.875 as a decimal. In symbols: 15 ÷ 8 = 1.875.
| Form | Answer |
|---|---|
| Quotient and remainder | 1 remainder 7 |
| Decimal | 1.875 |
| Fraction | 15/8 |
| Mixed number | 1 7/8 |
| Percent | 187.5% |
Ask how many times 8 fits into 15. 8 × 1 = 8, and 8 × 2 = 16 is too big, so 8 goes into 15 exactly 1 times with 15 − 8 = 7 left over.
The remainder 7 is 7/8 of another 8, and 7 ÷ 8 = 0.875. So 15 ÷ 8 = 1 + 0.875 = 1.875.
Multiply back: 1 × 8 + 7 = 8 + 7 = 15. ✓
| Division | Answer |
|---|---|
| 14 ÷ 8 | 1 R 6 |
| 16 ÷ 8 | 2 |
| 15 ÷ 7 | 2 R 1 |
| 15 ÷ 9 | 1 R 6 |
| 13 ÷ 8 | 1 R 5 |
| 17 ÷ 8 | 2 R 1 |
| 30 ÷ 8 | 3 R 6 |
See also: factors of 15.
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