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Now let's generate a space fact while we learn a brand new operator called – drum roll please – the modulus.
The idea behind the modulus is to show you the remainder after you divide a number.
So, if you divide 13 / 5
, 5
goes into 13
two times, and there will be 3
remaining. A modulus, denoted by a %
, would take 13 % 5
and return the remainder 3
.
How on Earth is this useful?
Let's ask a question a modulus can solve: What will the moon phase be one year from today?