Java Tutorials
Java Arithmetic Operators (All Operators With Examples)
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- What Are Arithmetic Operators in Java?
- List of Arithmetic Operators in Java
- Java Arithmetic Operators (Explained With Example)
- Java Arithmetic Operators Example
Java Arithmetic Operator FAQs
The modulus (%) operator in Java returns the remainder when the left-hand operand is divided by the right-hand operand. For example, 10 % 3 will result in 1 because 10 divided by 3 is 3 with a remainder of 1.
Yes, Java supports arithmetic operations between different numeric data types. However, there are rules for data type conversion (type casting) that might affect the result or precision of the calculation.
If both operands of the division operator (/) are integers, the result will also be an integer, and any decimal part will be truncated. To obtain a decimal result, at least one of the operands should be a floating-point number.
Java follows the standard order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS): parentheses, exponentiation, multiplication and division (left to right), and finally addition and subtraction (left to right).
Arithmetic operators are primarily designed for numeric operations. While some operators (like +) can be used for string concatenation, arithmetic operations with non-numeric types will generally result in compilation errors.
Yes, arithmetic operators are designed for numerical calculations. However, they can also be used with numeric literals, variables, and expressions.
To ensure decimal division, you can explicitly cast one or both operands to a floating-point type. For example, (double) 10 / 3 will result in the decimal value of approximately 3.33333.
Arithmetic operations can potentially lead to errors, such as division by zero (which results in an ArithmeticException). To avoid such errors, it's important to handle potential edge cases in your code.
