42 divided by 8 is 5 with a remainder of 2, or 5.25 as a decimal. In symbols: 42 ÷ 8 = 5.25.
| Form | Answer |
|---|---|
| Quotient and remainder | 5 remainder 2 |
| Decimal | 5.25 |
| Fraction | 42/8 = 21/4 |
| Mixed number | 5 1/4 |
| Percent | 525% |
Ask how many times 8 fits into 42. 8 × 5 = 40, and 8 × 6 = 48 is too big, so 8 goes into 42 exactly 5 times with 42 − 40 = 2 left over.
The remainder 2 is 2/8 of another 8, and 2 ÷ 8 = 0.25. So 42 ÷ 8 = 5 + 0.25 = 5.25.
Multiply back: 5 × 8 + 2 = 40 + 2 = 42. ✓
| Division | Answer |
|---|---|
| 41 ÷ 8 | 5 R 1 |
| 43 ÷ 8 | 5 R 3 |
| 42 ÷ 7 | 6 |
| 42 ÷ 9 | 4 R 6 |
| 40 ÷ 8 | 5 |
| 44 ÷ 8 | 5 R 4 |
| 84 ÷ 8 | 10 R 4 |
See also: factors of 42.
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