Modulus
In this lesson, we'll learn about the modulo operation and how to implement it using recursion.
We'll cover the following
What is the modulo operation?
The modulo operation (abbreviated as mod) returns the remainder when a number is divided by another. The symbol for mod
is %
.
The number being divided is called the dividend, and the number that divides is called the divisor.
The illustration below represents the concept of remainders using basic division:
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