Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Divisibility modulo refers to determining whether one number is divisible by another using modular arithmetic. It involves calculating the remainder when dividing one number by another.
Related terms
Modulus operator: A mathematical operator (%) that returns the remainder when one number is divided by another.
Divisor: The number by which another number is divided in a division operation.
Quotient: The result of dividing one number by another, excluding any remainder.