Simple Java Maths

In this lesson, an introduction of the basic operators used in Java. For example, subtraction, addition, division, and multiplication are explained.

Introduction

Math in Java is very simple. Keep in mind that Java mathematical operations follow a particular order much the same as high school math.

For example, multiplication and division take precedence over addition and subtraction. The order in which these operations are evaluated can be changed using parentheses.

Operations in Java

The arithmetic operators in Java are listed below.

Symbols Arithmetic operators
+ add
- subtract
/ divide
* multiply
% modulus division
++ post and pre-increment
-- post and pre-decrement

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