Modulo

A Ruby function that returns the modular value, the remainder, when two numbers are divided.

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.