Explain me why -4%3 output -1

Answer 1

% -->modulus operator(remainder)

4%3 => Remainder on dividing 4 by 3 which is 1 .
Therefore -4%3 = -1

Answer 2

Alphin K Sajan is it a convention that the result take sign of first number or it can be demonstrated?

Answer 3

Elon Yemp Yes,When we use modulus operator, the first value 's sign is considered, but not the second one's.
Eg:
-4 % 3= -1
-4 % -3= -1
But, 4 % -3 = 1
Hope now u understood !!

Answer 4

John Robotane but with JavaScript (-4)%3 output -1

Answer 5

John Robotane javascript output the same result for -(4%3)
-4%3 and
(-4%3)

Answer 6

this may help:

(-4)%3=2

-4%3=-(4%3)=-(1)=-1

Answer 7

Elon Yemp Wlcm :)

Answer 8

Alphin K Sajan yes i understand now! Thanks