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

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