fmod() is a generalized modulo function that returns the remainder part of the integer division of the first argument (the dividend) by the second argument (the divisor). The result is a real number. Both arguments are interpreted as real numbers, that is, they do not have to be integers.
Syntax:
fmod(a, b)
Return data type: numeric
Arguments:
| Argument | Description |
|---|---|
| a | Dividend |
| b | Divisor |
Examples and results:
| Examples | Results |
|---|---|
|
fmod( 7,2 ) |
Returns 1 |
|
fmod( 7.5,2 ) |
Returns 1.5 |
|
fmod( 9,3 ) |
Returns 0 |
|
fmod( -4,3 ) |
Returns -1 |
|
fmod( 4,-3 ) |
Returns 1 |
|
fmod( -4,-3 ) |
Returns -1 |