When you divide 52 by 8, you have to find the nearest multiple of 8 that is either equal to or less than 52. closest multiple of 8 that is less than 52 is 48. Quotient is the number of times 8 is in 48. In other words 8 is there 6 times in 48. quotient is found by dividing the closest multiple of 8 (48) by 8. 48 / 8 = 6 quotient is 6 remainder is the difference between the number given and closest multiple number given is 52. closest multiple is 48. difference between 52 and 48 is 52 - 48 = 4 the remainder is 4 quotient is 6
