Where Is Modulo Used?

The modulus operator returns the remainder of a division of one number by another. In most programming languages, modulo is indicated with a percent sign. For example, "4 mod 2" or "4%2" returns 0, because 2 divides into 4 perfectly, without a remainder.

What is modulo operation used for?

In computing, the modulo operation returns the remainder or signed remainder of a division, after one number is divided by another (called the modulus of the operation).

What is the use of modulus in maths?

The modulus function, which is also called the absolute value of a function gives the magnitude or absolute value of a number irrespective of the number being positive or negative. It always gives a non-negative value of any number or variable.