rem

Remainder of division (truncated, sign of dividend).

Syntax

C = rem(A, B)

Description

Returns A - fix(A/B) * B. The result has the same sign as A (rem(-5, 3) = -2, not 1). Use mod for the always-positive form.

Examples

rem(7, 3)                  % 1
rem(-7, 3)                 % -1  (sign of dividend)

See also

• mod — Modulo operation (positive result).
• quotient — Integer portion of a division.