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    Mastering Arithmetic Operators in Python: A Comprehensive Guide

    Rumman Ansari July 26, 2024 1,257 views Subject Details

    Arithmetic operators

    Arithmetic operators are used to perform arithmetic operations between two operands. It includes +(addition), - (subtraction), *(multiplication), /(divide), %(reminder), //(floor division), and exponent (**).

    Consider the following table for a detailed explanation of arithmetic operators.

    Operator Description
    + (Addition) It is used to add two operands. For example, if a = 20, b = 10 => a+b = 30
    - (Subtraction) It is used to subtract the second operand from the first operand. If the first operand is less than the second operand, the value result negative. For example, if a = 20, b = 10 => a - b = 10
    / (divide) It returns the quotient after dividing the first operand by the second operand. For example, if a = 20, b = 10 => a/b = 2
    * (Multiplication) It is used to multiply one operand with the other. For example, if a = 20, b = 10 => a * b = 200
    % (reminder) It returns the reminder after dividing the first operand by the second operand. For example, if a = 20, b = 10 => a%b = 0
    ** (Exponent) It is an exponent operator represented as it calculates the first operand power to second operand.
    // (Floor division) It gives the floor value of the quotient produced by dividing the two operands.
    Arithmetic operators in Python

    Code 

    # Examples of Arithmetic Operator
a = 9
b = 4
  
# Addition of numbers
add = a + b
  
# Subtraction of numbers
sub = a - b
  
# Multiplication of number
mul = a * b
  
# Division(float) of number
div1 = a / b
  
# Division(floor) of number
div2 = a // b
  
# Modulo of both number
mod = a % b
  
# Power
p = a ** b

# print results

print("Addition Result: ", add)
print("Subtraction Result: ", sub)
print("Multiplication Result: ", mul)
print("Division float Result: ", div1)
print("Division floor Result: ", div2)
print("Modulo Result: ", mod)
print("Power Result: ", p)

    Output 

    Addition Result:  13
Subtraction Result:  5
Multiplication Result:  36
Division float Result:  2.25
Division floor Result:  2
Modulo Result:  1
Power Result:  6561