How many times does 27 divide into 157?
How many times does the digit 27 appear in the number 157?
157 divided by 27 equals 5 with a remainder of 22
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Step By Step Calculation
Step 1: Understand Division Terms
- Dividend: The number being divided (157).
- Divisor: The number dividing the dividend (27).
- Quotient: The whole-number result of division.
- Remainder: The amount left over after division.
Step 2: Set Up the Division
Calculate 157 ÷ 27 to determine how many times 27 fits fully into 157.
Step 3: Perform the Division
157 ÷ 27=5.8148148148148
- Whole-number quotient: 5 (the number of times 27 fits completely into 157).
Step 4: Verify the Quotient
Multiply the quotient by the divisor to check:
5 x 27 = 135
Step 5: Calculate the Remainder
Subtract this product from the original dividend:
157 - 135 = 22
- Remainder: 22 (the amount left over).
Final Answer
157 ÷ 27 = 5 R 22
- 27 fits into 157 exactly 5 times with a remainder of 22.