rem ( x y -- z )
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Vocabulary
math

Inputs

x	a rational
y	a rational

Outputs

z	a rational

Word description
Computes the remainder of dividing x by y, with the remainder always positive or zero.

•	Given fixnums, always yields a fixnum.
•	Integer results are returned as fixnums when they fit.
•	Given rationals, always yields a rational.

See also
Division by zero, mod

Definition

USING: kernel ;

IN: math

: rem ( x y -- z ) abs [ mod ] [ + ] [ mod ] tri ; foldable
    flushable