What is a quotient?

A quotient is the result of dividing one number by another. In 20 ÷ 4 = 5, the quotient is 5. If the division does not work out evenly, what is left over is called the remainder.

Examples

• The quotient of 12 ÷ 3 is 4.
• 15 ÷ 2 = 7 remainder 1, so the quotient is 7.
• 100 ÷ 10 has a quotient of 10.

Quick facts

• The number being divided is the dividend; the number you divide by is the divisor.
• Dividing by 1 gives a quotient equal to the original number.