Python math.fmod() Method
Example
Return the remainder of x/y:
# Import math Library
import math
# Return the remainder of x/y
print(math.fmod(20,
4))
print(math.fmod(20, 3))
print(math.fmod(15, 6))
print(math.fmod(-10, 3))
print(math.fmod(0, 0))
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Definition and Usage
The math.fmod() method returns the remainder (modulo) of x/y.
Syntax
math.fmod(x, y)
Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| x | Required. A positive or negative number to divide |
| y | Required. A positive or negative number to divide x with |
Note: If both x and y = 0, it returns a ValueError.
Note: If y = 0, it returns a ValueError.
Note: If x or y is not a number, it returns a TypeError.
Technical Details
| Return Value: | A float value, representing the remainder of x/y |
|---|---|
| Python Version: | 1.4 |