# % — remainder

[Syntax and values](README.md)

## Behavior and details

The `%` operator finds the **remainder** after division. With seven counters arranged in groups of three, two complete groups use six counters and one remains: `7 % 3` is `1`.

Pliro also accepts fractional Numbers. Its remainder follows the sign of the first number, the **dividend**: `-7 % 3` is `-1`. Some other languages use a **modulo** rule that instead gives a nonnegative answer for a positive divisor; do not assume those rules are identical. A zero divisor produces `E4003`. This symbol does not format text.

## Example

```pliro
# language: en
say 7 % 3
say(-7 % 3)
say 5.5 % 2
```

## Related entries

[Syntax and values](README.md) · [Built-ins](../builtins/README.md) · [Programming guides](../guides/README.md)