Apr 13, 2017 · (I've come here from this question.) What's the difference between modulus and remainder? (Bearing in mind until 5 minutes ago I thought they were the same :P )

Dec 22, 2013 · @ApprenticeHacker mod is overloaded in math. There is use of mod as a binary operator (often in computational conexts) and the more theoretical uses of mod for …

Dec 5, 2015 · The mathematical symbol in many computer languages and also mathematics is mod it represents modular divsion . Eg $15 mod 2=7$

Sep 29, 2013 · So the remainder is $3\times 24 = 72$ toys. In other words, in a real and useful sense, the remainder of dividing $1272 \div 5$ can be $240$ with remainder of $72$, when we …

Nov 26, 2016 · The Chinese Remainder Theorem - which does actually have a genuine Chinese association from the 3rd century - states that for an unknown number, given the remainders of …

Oct 11, 2017 · Is there a established notation for the remainder of integer division? For example, I want a function gives zero for non-negative even integers and one for non-negative odd …

Oct 22, 2021 · With the largest remainder method you divide votes by seats, but this then hits the constraints as you describe - one possible solution is to keep adjust the denominator of that …

Mar 18, 2018 · So, the Modulo Operator % gives the remainder when dividing two numbers: 3 % 2 = 1 I will be asking the same question here. Is there a mathematical approach in getting the …

May 4, 2022 · What is the difference between residue and remainder? I think that the remainder can be negative but residue is always non-negative. Am I correct?

The remainder is generally defined to be $\geqslant 0$. So $-27$ divided by $5$ results in entire quocient $-6$ and remainder $3$.