where each of the three expressions means "6 divided by 3", with 2 as the answer. the first number is the dividend (6), and the second number is the divisor (3). the result (or answer) of a division is the quotient, where any left-over amount as whole numbers is called the "remainder". for example, formula_4 gives quotient 3 with remainder 2, all expressed as the mixed number formula_5 or 3.5).