Breaking order of precedence? Ruby

Question

Why does the code
puts 4 / 2 * 2
outputs 4 instead of 1?
Should'nt it multiply first then divide?

Answer 1

Python or JS evaluate operations with equally ranked operators from left to right (except pow/root); I assume Ruby does the same.

If you want a different behavior you'd need parentheses.

Answer 2

Thank you.