How Do You Write a Remainder in Division?

To write a remainder in division, you express it using the letter "R" after the quotient, followed by the remainder amount. According to our reference, the remainder is noted with an "R" after the answer, indicating the amount left over.

For example, if you divide 17 by 5:

1. 5 goes into 17 three times (3 x 5 = 15).
2. Subtract 15 from 17, leaving a remainder of 2.
3. The answer is written as 3 R2.

Here's how this looks in a table format for clarity:

Dividend	Divisor	Quotient	Remainder	Written Form
17	5	3	2	3 R2

In essence, the "R" signifies that there's a remainder, and the number following it specifies the quantity of that remainder.