\ Arithmetic Operator

The \ operator (also called the remainder operator) calculates the remainder of dividing the dividend by the divisor (otherwise known as the modulo).

Syntax

dividend \ divisor

Description

There is no limitation on the numeric value of the dividend or divisor.

Example(s)

In this example, 5 (the remainder of 21/8) is printed.

x = 21

y = 8

z = x \ y

print z