Arithmetic operators are a fundamental set of operators in programming that perform basic mathematical operations on numeric values. These operators are used to carry out addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, modulus (remainder after division), and exponentiation. Here are the common arithmetic operators:
1. Addition +: This operator adds two numbers together.
Example:
5 + 3 # Result: 8
2. Subtraction -: This operator subtracts the right operand from the left operand.
Example:
10 – 4 # Result: 6
3. Multiplication *: This operator multiplies two numbers.
Example:
6 * 7 # Result: 42
4. Division /: This operator divides the left operand by the right operand. It returns a floating-point result.
Example:
15 / 3 # Result: 5.0
5. Modulus %: This operator calculates the remainder when the left operand is divided by the right operand.
Example:
10 % 3 # Result: 1 (because 10 divided by 3 is 3 with a remainder of 1)
6. **Exponentiation **: This operator raises the left operand to the power of the right operand.
Example:
2 ** 3 # Result: 8 (because 2^3 = 8)
These arithmetic operators are essential for performing various mathematical calculations in programming. They can be used with both integers and floating-point numbers, allowing you to manipulate numeric data in your programs effectively.
