Ruby Modulo

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Published Jul 27, 2021Updated Sep 9, 2021
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A Ruby function that returns the modular value, the remainder, when two numbers are divided.

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Syntax

x.modulo(y)
  • where x is the dividend and y is the divisor. Two values are required.

Example 1

puts 5.modulo(3)
# Output: 2
  • 5 is divided by 3 and the remainder is 2.

Example 2

puts 10.modulo(3)
# Output: 1
  • 10 is divided by 3 and the remainder is 1.

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