Programming Fundamentals
Common Arithmetic Operators
Common Arithmetic Operators
Arithmetic operators are fundamental in programming for performing mathematical calculations. Below is an overview of common arithmetic operators:
Basic Operators
- Addition (+): Adds two values.
- Example:
5 + 3 = 8
- Example:
- Subtraction (-): Subtracts one value from another.
- Example:
5 - 3 = 2
- Example:
- Multiplication (*): Multiplies two values.
- Example:
5 * 3 = 15
- Example:
- Division (/): Divides one value by another.
- Example:
6 / 3 = 2
- Example:
Modulus Operator
Modulus (Mod): Returns the remainder of a division operation.
- Example:
5 mod 3 = 2
3 goes into 5 once, and then there are 2 left over
- Example:
Integer Division
Division (Div): Performs integer division, returning the quotient without the remainder.
- Example:
5 div 3 = 1
3 goes into 5 once so the result is 1
- Example:
Exponentiation
- Exponentiation (^): Raises a number to the power of another.
- Example:
2 ^ 3 = 8
- Example:
Practical Use in Programming
These operators are used in various programming languages for different purposes such as calculations, loops, and conditional logic. Understanding how and when to use these operators is crucial for solving computational problems efficiently.