72 divided by 2 is 36. In symbols: 72 ÷ 2 = 36.
| Form | Answer |
|---|---|
| Quotient and remainder | 36 |
| Decimal | 36 |
| Fraction | 72/2 = 36 |
| Percent | 3600% |
Ask how many times 2 fits into 72. 2 × 36 = 72, which is exactly 72, so there is nothing left over.
Multiply back: 36 × 2 = 72 = 72. ✓
| Division | Answer |
|---|---|
| 71 ÷ 2 | 35 R 1 |
| 73 ÷ 2 | 36 R 1 |
| 72 ÷ 3 | 24 |
| 70 ÷ 2 | 35 |
| 74 ÷ 2 | 37 |
| 72 ÷ 4 | 18 |
See also: factors of 72.
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