Remainder

Definition

In mathematics and computer programming, the remainder refers to the amount left over after performing integer division between two numbers. It represents what remains when one quantity cannot be evenly divided by another.

Related terms

Integer Division: A division operation that returns only the quotient and discards the remainder.

Modulus Operator (%): The operator used to calculate the remainder in programming languages like Java or Python.

Floating-point Division: A division operation that includes decimal places in the result, allowing for non-whole number quotients.