Remainder

Definition

In mathematics, when performing long division or polynomial division, the remainder refers to any part of the dividend that is left over after evenly dividing it by the divisor. It can also represent leftover fractions or decimals resulting from calculations.

Related terms

Quotient: The whole number result obtained from dividing one number by another, excluding any remainders.

Division Algorithm: A method used to find both the quotient and remainder when performing division.

Polynomial Division: A process of dividing polynomials using long division or synthetic division to obtain a quotient and remainder.