DIV - 8086

Unsigned divide.
Algorithm:
When operand is a byte:
AL = AX / operand
AH = remainder (modulus)
When operand is a word:
AX = (DX AX) / operand
DX = remainder (modulus)

Syntax

DIV Memory
DIV Register

Example

MOV AX, 203   ; AX = 00CBh
MOV BL, 4
DIV BL        ; AL = 50 (32h), AH = 3
RET

Output / Return Value

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