Python Arithmetic Operators

The Python operators are fundamental for performing mathematical calculations in programming languages like Python, Java, C++, and many others. Arithmetic operators are symbols used to perform mathematical operations on numerical values. In most programming languages, arithmetic operators include addition (+), subtraction (-), multiplication (*), division (/), and modulus (%).

Arithmetic Operators in Python

There are 7 arithmetic operators in Python. The lists are given below:

Precedence of Arithmetic Operators in Python

Let us see the precedence and associativity of Python Arithmetic operators.

Addition Operator

In Python, + is the addition operator. It is used to add 2 values.

val1 = 2
val2 = 3

# using the addition operator
res = val1 + val2
print(res)

Output: 

5

Subtraction Operator

In Python, – is the subtraction operator. It is used to subtract the second value from the first value.

val1 = 2
val2 = 3

# using the subtraction operator
res = val1 - val2
print(res)

Output:

-1

Multiplication Operator

Python * operator is the multiplication operator. It is used to find the product of 2 values.

val1 = 2
val2 = 3

# using the multiplication operator
res = val1 * val2
print(res)

Output : 

6

Division Operator 

Python // operator is the division operator. It is used to find the quotient when the first operand is divided by the second.

val1 = 3
val2 = 2

# using the division operator
res = val1 / val2
print(res)

Output:

1.5

Floor Division Operator

The // in Python is used to conduct the floor division. It is used to find the floor of the quotient when the first operand is divided by the second.

val1 = 3
val2 = 2

# using the floor division
res = val1 // val2
print(res)

Output:

1

Modulus Operator

The % in Python is the modulus operator. It is used to find the remainder when the first operand is divided by the second. 

val1 = 3
val2 = 2

# using the modulus operator
res = val1 % val2
print(res)

Output:

1

Exponentiation Operator

In Python, ** is the exponentiation operator. It is used to raise the first operand to the power of the second. 

val1 = 2
val2 = 3

# using the exponentiation operator
res = val1 ** val2
print(res)

Output:

8